Badosa and Zverev Triumph as Djokovic Clash Awaits

Paula Badosa overcame Coco Gauff to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final, ending Gauff's 13-match winning streak. Alexander Zverev defeated Tommy Paul to secure his place in the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Excitement builds for the Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz showdown.

Paula Badosa achieved a milestone in her tennis career by defeating Coco Gauff, thus reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final. The Spaniard halted Gauff's winning streak at 13 matches with a 7-5 6-4 victory. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev also advanced to the semi-finals after a challenging match against American Tommy Paul.

The Melbourne Park crowd witnessed Zverev's victory in a hotly contested match. Despite Paul's early advantage, Zverev secured the win with a 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 scoreline. The tennis community now eagerly awaits the highly anticipated clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

Double defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to determine who will meet Badosa next. Meanwhile, Gauff reflected on her defeat with a philosophical mindset, while Zverev acknowledged the challenge of maintaining peak performance during crucial moments.

(With inputs from agencies.)