Bencic defeats Gauff, advances to Indian Wells quarter-finals

Belinda Bencic achieved a significant upset by defeating third seed Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA tournament. The Swiss wildcard, who is also a former Olympic champion, displayed resilience by breaking Gauff three times and winning 69% of her first serve points during the match that lasted over two hours. Bencic, who had previously lost to Gauff at the Australian Open, expressed her joy at competing in front of an enthusiastic crowd. She will face either Madison Keys or Donna Vekic in the next round. This victory marks Bencic's fourth win against a top 20 player this year, showcasing her return to form after becoming a mother last year.