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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