💥 Coco Gauff didn’t have her best day at the 2025 Australian Open, as she was eliminated in the quarterfinals after falling to Spain’s Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4 in a battle at Rod Laver Arena.
🚨 A SHOCKING DEFEAT
The 20-year-old tennis star, considered one of the tournament favorites, never found her rhythm in the match. Despite coming in with an impressive 11-match winning streak, including titles at the WTA Finals and the United Cup, she struggled with 41 unforced errors, which ultimately cost her a spot in the semifinals.
“Paula played incredibly. I don’t think she changed her game, she just executed better in the key moments,” Gauff admitted in her post-match press conference.
🏆 A CHAMPION IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE
Gauff, the reigning 2023 US Open champion, made it clear that she is still working on her growth as a player. “I’m disappointed, but not broken. I feel like I’m on the right path. I’m trying to improve my forehand, but today my timing was off, and I made too many mistakes,” she explained.
💪 A NEW STYLE, A NEW MINDSET
The 2022 Roland Garros finalist also mentioned that she is adjusting her game strategy. “I’ve always been an aggressive player, and that’s how I’ve achieved my best results. I didn’t always play like this, but I’m trying to make a change. Today, I did the best I could with what I had,” she stated.
🔥 GAUFF RESPONDS TO SOCIAL MEDIA CRITICISM
Beyond the loss, Coco Gauff also addressed the criticism she receives on social media. “Most of these ‘internet coaches’ have never worked with someone at my level, and many have never even played professional tennis. It’s easy to criticize from the outside and say what I should have done,” she said firmly.
“I’m proud of myself and will keep working to improve. I can’t control the expectations that others place on me,” she concluded.
🔜 NEXT CHALLENGES
Despite her elimination in Melbourne, Gauff is already setting her sights on the upcoming tournaments in Doha and Dubai, where she will look to regain the form that has made her one of the world’s top players. 🎾💥🏆
