Overview
- Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Berlin WTA tournament.
- Badosa lost the first set 1-6 before rallying to close the match in one hour and 37 minutes, showing resilience on grass.
- The victory is her first over a top-10 opponent in 2026 and her first WTA quarterfinal of the season.
- Her recent form follows a year of injuries that began with a withdrawal in Berlin a year ago and left her ranked around No. 142.
- Badosa became emotional after the match, said the result meant a great deal to her, and will face the winner of Linda Noskova versus Diane Perry next.