Coco Gauff Upset at Australian Open

The 2025 Australian Open has reached its quarterfinal stage, with notable players still in contention, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic in the men's tournament, and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff in the women's tournament. However, Gauff's run came to an unexpected end at the hands of Paula Badosa, who pulled off a significant upset to advance to her first Grand Slam semi-final.

Badosa, a 27-year-old Spaniard, overcame a strong start by the 20-year-old American Coco Gauff to win 7-5, 6-4, ending Gauff's impressive 13-match winning streak. This victory marks a significant milestone for Badosa, who had considered retirement due to back problems just a year ago. Her journey to recovery and comeback in 2024 was recognized as she was named WTA Comeback Player of the Year. Badosa will now face either Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semi-finals, marking a new chapter in her Grand Slam career.

In the men's tournament, Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in an epic match that lasted three hours and 37 minutes. Djokovic, who is vying for his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, had to overcome an upper leg injury and a medical timeout to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. He praised the match as "one of the most epic" he has played, acknowledging the strong challenge posed by Alcaraz. Djokovic will now face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, setting the stage for another thrilling matchup.

As the tournament progresses, fans around the world, including those in the U.S. who have to adjust to the time difference, will be able to catch the action on various platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel, and live streaming on ESPN+. The schedule culminates in the women's final on January 25 and the men's final on January 26, promising an exciting conclusion to the 2025 Australian Open.