Coco Gauff’s fast start to the year came to an end at the Australian Open as she fell to a 7-5, 6-4 quarterfinal defeat against Paula Badosa.

Coco Gauff's run at the 2025 Australian Open came to an earlier-than-expected end in the quarterfinals courtesy of Paula Badosa. Not only did Badosa execute her game plan to perfection, but Gauff was sloppy with her forehand and serve.

Coco Gauff has lost in the Australian Open quarterfinals to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4. Tuesday’s result ended a 13-match unbeaten run that dated to last season for Gauff, the 2023 U.S.