Coco Gauff was defeated by Paula Badosa in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday, suffering a straight-sets loss that left fans stunned. With

The world No. 3 missed the chance to return to the semifinal stage after an inspired performance from the former world No. 2

No.11 seed and former World No.2 Paula Badosa defeated No.3 seed Coco Gauff in straight sets in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open to reach a Grand Slam semifinal for the first time.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff's retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open. The unforced errors just kept accumulating Tuesday, and so did the double-faults and break points, often followed by a palm placed over her eyes or a slap to a thigh.

Coco Gauff’s quest for a return trip to the semifinals in Melbourne has come to an end. Spain’s Paula Badosa stunned Gauff and grabbed a 7-5, 6-4 win in straight sets in what was a hot battle at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday afternoon to earn her spot in the semifinals of the first Grand Slam of the year.