After contemplating retirement due to a serious back injury, Paula Badosa has made a remarkable comeback, reaching her first grand slam semifinal at the Australian Open after defeating world number three Coco Gauff. Badosa, who battled mental health struggles, displayed resilience and determination to achieve her goal of being named the comeback player of the year in 2024. Despite Gauff’s disappointment, the young American remains positive and reflective, acknowledging the need for improvement. Badosa is now set to face either Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals, eager to continue her resurgence in the tennis world.
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Post and boast: Lawyer’s warning crackdown on ‘crim-fluencers’ could target ‘political material’ online
Labor's proposed "post and boast" laws, aimed at curbing online glorification of crime, face potential legal challenges from environmental activists concerned about free speech implications, especially regarding protests. Critics argue the legislation could disproportionately affect Indigenous communities and stifle peaceful protests, while the government asserts it targets only illegal activities. Want More Context? 🔎
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