Gauff, before facing Badosa: "It's a high-risk match, but I'm excited"

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Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa will face each other again in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open, a match expected to be extremely challenging. The American and the Spaniard have had intense encounters in their last two matches, with the most recent one in Beijing last year where the American emerged victorious. With a Head-to-Head record of 3-3, they will strive to break the tie and advance to the semifinals of this Grand Slam. During the press conference, Gauff talked about how she managed to win a tough match against Belinda Bencic, her expectations for the challenge against Paula, and also highlighted what makes the Catalan player so formidable.

- Something different after the first set

“Basically, I had to be more aggressive. Belinda was playing great tennis, and I was too defensive. I felt like my shots were falling short. When I lost the first set, I knew I was being too passive at certain moments. It's tough when you're up against someone who stays on the baseline and hits hard. I had to play almost like her to get out of that situation. So, I ended up trying to hit my shots harder and accept maybe more unforced errors to see if I could reap the rewards from then on."

- Badosa and the memory of their last battle in Beijing

“I just remember that Paula played great tennis; I really don't know how I managed to come out on top in that match. I don't remember much, I just know we split sets, and I was probably a break down or something. She is a very tough opponent. Every time I play against her, I know it's going to be a tough match. She is a great player and is coming off a good streak. I hope I can play well, but I expect her to give her best. It's a high-stakes match, but I'm excited. I love to compete, and I feel like these matches will only make me better”.

- What makes the Spaniard so tough?

“Her physique. Obviously, she serves well from both sides of the court, but yes, I think her physique. She can move very well and play aggressively. I think she is a player who can do it all; she is very versatile”.

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