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Andreescu upsets Badosa in Austin semifinal
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu advances to final with 3-set victory over world No. 3 Paula Badosa
Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:34am
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In a thrilling semifinal match at the tennis tournament in Austin, Texas, 23-year-old Canadian player Bianca Andreescu defeated world No. 3 Paula Badosa of Spain in three sets, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. This was the first career meeting between the two players, with Andreescu now holding a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Badosa.
Why it matters
Andreescu's upset victory over the highly-ranked Badosa is a significant achievement that will boost her confidence and profile as she continues her climb up the WTA rankings. The win also sets up an intriguing final matchup between Andreescu and the winner of the other semifinal.
The details
Andreescu dominated the first set, breaking Badosa's serve twice to take it 6-2. But Badosa fought back in the second set, evening the match by winning 6-3. In the decisive third set, Andreescu regained control, breaking Badosa's serve early and then holding on to clinch the 6-3 victory and a spot in the final.
- The semifinal match took place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The players
Bianca Andreescu
A 23-year-old Canadian professional tennis player who is currently ranked No. 7 in the world by the WTA.
Paula Badosa
A 25-year-old Spanish professional tennis player who is currently ranked No. 3 in the world by the WTA.
What they’re saying
“I'm so proud of myself for staying focused and composed out there today. Badosa is an incredible player, but I was able to stick to my game plan and come out on top.”
— Bianca Andreescu (tennistonic.com)
What’s next
Andreescu will face the winner of the other semifinal match in the tournament final on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The takeaway
Andreescu's upset victory over the highly-ranked Badosa demonstrates her continued growth and potential as one of the rising stars on the women's tennis tour, and sets the stage for an exciting final matchup.
