Ahead of Paula Badosa's showdown against Coco Gauff at the Australian Open, boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas has already given his verdict on the American prospect

The name Stefanos Tsitsipas is well known to tennis fans across the world. At 26-years-of age, he’s stormed into the top ATP lists with a current rank of #11 and a career high of #3. The professional tennis player is well known for having an edge to his game that’s said to one day rival that of Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal .

Former world number two Paula Badosa reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time, eyeing revenge against Coco Gauff. After overcoming injuries, Badosa showcased resilience, rallying from 5-2 down to defeat Olga Danilovic.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts during her quarterfinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan.

Never able to take control on a hot afternoon in Rod Laver Arena, the 2023 U.S. Open champion was eliminated by No. 11 Paula Badosa of Spain 7-5, 6-4. Using tweaks to some key strokes, and a change to her coaching team after a disappointing end to her title defense in New York in September,