Coco Gauff secures first win since Australian Open at Indian Wells

Coco Gauff, the world No. 3, achieved her first victory since January by defeating Japan's Moyuka Uchijima 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4) in a tense match at the Indian Wells Open. The match was marked by Gauff's struggle with 21 double faults and 74 unforced errors, but she managed to secure the win after two hours and 33 minutes. Despite her errors, Gauff's determination helped her snap a three-match losing streak and advance to the third round, where she will face Maria Sakkari. Gauff acknowledged her performance was not her best but expressed relief at getting a win amidst a challenging period. The victory highlights her resilience as she aims to regain form after a rough series of losses since the Australian Open. Additionally, Gauff's win places her among a select group of American women who have achieved over 10 victories at Indian Wells before turning 21.