Coco Gauff's aspirations for her first title at the Australian Open were dashed by Paula Badosa in a quarterfinal match, where Gauff struggled significantly with her performance. Despite being the No. 3 seed and fresh off a semifinal appearance in the previous year, Gauff faced difficulties controlling her serve, leading to a staggering 41 unforced errors, including a record 28 on her forehand. This defeat highlights Gauff's persistent issues at Slams, as she fails to reach the final four for the third consecutive time.
Gauff expressed her frustration over errors, stating, "I feel like I was making a lot [of errors], especially in the net. Yeah, I think it was a little bit of a mental battle for me."
Reflecting on her struggles, Gauff noted, 'After losing the first set, I struggled to refocus, losing my service match in the second set—that cost me the match.'
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