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Badosa Battles Gauff in US Open Thriller
4 Sep
Summary
- Paula Badosa faces Coco Gauff in the US Open second round.
- Badosa was previously ranked world No. 2 and is WTA Comeback Player of the Year.
- The Spanish player was born in Manhattan to Spanish parents.
Paula Badosa is currently competing in the second round of the 2026 US Open, facing Coco Gauff on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Badosa advanced to this stage after defeating Daria Kasatkina. She holds a 5-3 career record against the No. 4 seed, Coco Gauff.
Born in Manhattan to Spanish parents, Badosa moved to Spain at age seven. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 in 2022 and has secured four WTA singles titles, including the 2021 Indian Wells championship. Her remarkable resilience was recognized when she was named the WTA Comeback Player of the Year in 2024.
Despite reaching the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open and the quarterfinals of the US Open in 2024, Badosa's ranking has been impacted by injuries, currently standing at No. 87. Her coaching team includes Pol Toledo, who joined in April 2023. Badosa is known for her close friendship with Aryna Sabalenka, with fans referring to them as "Sabadosa."
