Updates from the quarter-finals on day 10 at Melbourne ParkDjokovic ready to produce ‘best’ level in duel with AlcarazAny thoughts? Get in touch with Martin on email
Gauff* (3) v Badosa (11) (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 (3) v Badosa* (11) (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.
About Author
More Stories
Ohio State hold off Notre Dame to claim first national football title in 10 years
Paula Badosa stuns third seed Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open semi-final
‘Mistakes happen’: Chelsea’s Maresca backs Sánchez despite latest error