Australian Open quarterfinals: Zverev v Paul, Badosa upsets Gauff; Djokovic v Alcaraz later – live
Jan 20, 2025
Updates from the quarter-finals on day 10 at Melbourne ParkBadosa stuns third seed Gauff to reach semi-finalDjokovic ready to produce ‘best’ level in duel with AlcarazAny thoughts? Get in touch with Joey on emailGauff* v Badosa 2-1: Badosa sets up the first break points of the match as the Spaniard peppers Gauff’s forehand. But the No 3 seed serves her way out of trouble from 15-40 to fight back to deuce, as another powerful first serve and limp return takes Gauff to advantage. Three first serves in a row sail long to keep Badosa in the game until Gauff rediscovers her radar to hold. The importance of the first serve today has quickly become apparent.Gauff v Badosa* 1-1: Badosa starts with an ace then Gauff sends a return long at. The Spaniard quickly finishes off a pair of rallies to race through her serve to love. Continue reading...