Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, battled back from a set down to defeat Paula Badosa in the China Open semifinals, setting up a final showdown against either Zheng Qinwen or Karolina Muchova. Gauff’s victory comes after a recent period of struggles, including a split with her coach Brad Gilbert. She’s looking to win her second title of the year and eighth overall.
Spain’s Paula Badosa stunned US Open finalist Jessica Pegula in the China Open last 16, while China’s Zhang Shuai became the lowest-ranked player ever to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament.
American tennis player Emma Navarro continued her impressive 2024 season, reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open. She defeated Spanish opponent Paula Badosa in a thrilling match that saw Navarro overcome a late deficit in the second set to secure the victory.
Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa overcame stifling humidity and a tough opponent, Wang Yafan, to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time. This marks her best Grand Slam performance since a serious back injury nearly led her to quit the sport.
Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic stunned top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set semifinal match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Bouzkova, who was down in the third set before a lengthy weather delay, rallied to defeat the Australian Open champion and will now face Paula Badosa in the final.
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki was forced to retire from her quarterfinal match at the Bad Homburg Open due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Paula Badosa suffered a loss to Diana Shnaider.
