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          As it happened: Gauff beaten; Djokovic-Alcaraz's epic battle on Day 10

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          Coco Gauff 'not completely crushed' after Australian Open exit (0:44)

          Coco Gauff explains that she's "disappointed" but "proud" of her performance after her Australian Open quarterfinal defeat to Paula Badosa. (0:44)

          • ESPN staffJan 21, 2025, 02:00 AM ET

          We're into the home stretch! And it's fair to say quarterfinal action lived up to its hype; American No. 3 seed Coco Gauff was defeated, as was Tommy Paul, Aryna Sabalenka survived a serious scare, and Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in an epic battle on centre court.

          Here's how the day unfolded in Melbourne: