Americans Coco Gauff, Tommy Paul ousted from Australian Open

21 Jan 2025, 13:28 by Alex Butler · UPI

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Coco Gauff and Tommy Paul became the latest Americans ousted from the 2025 Australian Open after losing quarterfinal matches Tuesday in Melbourne. Top-ranked Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals.

No. 12 Paula Badosa of Spain beat Gauff in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. Gauff, ranked No. 3 in the world, struggled to play clean tennis throughout the 1-hour, 43-minute contest.