Paula Badosa defeated Coco Gauff in a stunning upset at the Australian Open, reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final a year after fearing she would have to retire from tennis. The Spaniard battled back from back problems that saw her fall to 140th in the rankings, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill.
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But, after a strong end to 2024, Badosa's comeback continued in sensational fashion as she ended American Gauff's 13-match winning streak with a 7-5 6-4 victory."I've been through a lot. I was in the past one of the best players in the world but I think now I'm a better player." "A year ago I was here with my back and I didn't know if I had to retire from this sport," 11th seed Badosa said."I will never think that a year after I would be here. This is a dream come true."Third seed Gauff arrived in Melbourne as the most in-form player on tour, having won last year's WTA Finals
But it was Badosa who struck first on Rod Laver Arena, breaking for a 6-5 lead before holding serve to clinch the opening set.
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