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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Ex-Uruguayan leader and rebel icon Jose Mujica dies
SummaryJose Mujica, the former president of Uruguay and a former guerrilla fighter, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of progressive reforms during his presidency from 2010 to 2015. Known for his humble lifestyle, Mujica championed civil liberties, legalizing gay marriage, abortion, and marijuana sales, making significant societal shifts in Catholic Latin America. Despite his radical past with the Tupamaros, he became a respected leader, advocating for democracy and social justice, and was mourned...
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