Following the elimination of Jessica Pegula by Olga Danilovic two rounds earlier, Coco Gauff remained the last American contender for a women’s singles title at the 2025 Australian Open.

In the quarterfinals, Gauff faced off against Spanish player Paula Badosa, who had previously never made it beyond the quarterfinals in any Grand Slam tournament. However, every record is meant to be broken.

Despite being the No. 3 seed and a strong favorite, Gauff ultimately fell to Badosa, who is seeded No. 11, in straight sets with scores of 7-5 and 6-4. This victory marked Badosa’s first win against a top-10 player in a major event, propelling her into her first Grand Slam semifinal.

Had Gauff triumphed, she would have reached the semifinals of the Australian Open for the second year in a row, but now she must turn her attention to Roland Garros in May, where she exited in the French Open semifinals last year.

Here’s a summary of Gauff’s loss and what’s next:

Key Moments from Gauff’s Match at the Australian Open

Who Will Paula Badosa Face Next at the Australian Open?

With her victory over Gauff, Badosa is set to compete against the winner of the match between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 33 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the Australian Open semifinals. That match is scheduled for a night session on Tuesday in Australia (3:30 a.m. ET).

When is the Next Women’s Grand Slam Event?

Gauff’s next opportunity for her second Grand Slam title will be at Roland Garros in Paris, with the French Open starting on May 25 and concluding with the finals on June 8.

When Are the Australian Open Finals Scheduled?

As the quarterfinals continue, the finals are approaching. The women’s semifinals are planned for Thursday in Melbourne, with the final scheduled for Saturday, January 25. The exact time of the match has yet to be confirmed, but it will take place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.