Overview

• Coco Gauff defeated Maria Sakkari in straight sets to secure her place in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells 2025, avenging her loss to Sakkari in last year's quarterfinals.
• This achievement makes Gauff the youngest American woman to reach the Round of 16 at Indian Wells for three consecutive years since Serena Williams did so from 1999 to 2001.
• Gauff overcame early struggles in the tournament, including committing 21 double faults in her opening match, but displayed significant improvement in her serving during her second match.
• The World No. 3 will face Belinda Bencic in the Round of 16, a rematch of their Australian Open encounter earlier this year, with Gauff leading their head-to-head record 2-1.
• Gauff's strong defensive skills, powerful backhand, and ability to adapt under pressure have been key to her recent successes, though her serving consistency remains an area for improvement.