The BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals are set, promising thrilling matchups in Indian Wells. Wildcard Belinda Bencic stunned Coco Gauff, leaving Madison Keys as the only American remaining in the draw. Meanwhile, defending champion Iga Swiatek and 2023 finalist Aryna Sabalenka both secured their spots in the next round.
In the Australian Open round of 16, Coco Gauff edged out Belinda Bencic in three sets, but this time, she struggled to find her rhythm against the determined Swiss. Bencic, now a new mother, credited her improved fitness for the turnaround, telling the media, “I just kept on working also on the physical side.