Badosa Beats Gauff in Berlin to End Losing Run
Badosa snapped a five-match skid and will face doubles partner Jessica Pegula after rallying past Coco Gauff in 1 hour, 36 minutes.
- On Wednesday at the Berlin Open, Paula Badosa defeated Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, securing a quarter-final spot after overcoming a first-set deficit.
- Ranked 142nd and playing on a wildcard, Badosa ended a five-match losing streak dating back to April in Charleston. "It's been very tough," she said on court regarding her recent struggles.
- Gauff's first-serve percentage dropped across the match, allowing Badosa to break twice in both the second and third sets to seal the victory in 1hr 36min.
- Elsewhere at the tournament, top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova, while Jessica Pegula despatched Katerina Siniakova and Young Filipina Alexandra Eala battled past Donna Vekic.
- Badosa will face her doubles partner Pegula in the quarter-final round, a significant matchup following her breakthrough performance against Gauff.
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