Bencic Shocks Gauff, Sabalenka and Samsonova Dominate in Indian Wells Round of 16
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells saw thrilling battles in the women’s singles Round of 16, with top seeds facing tough challenges and rising stars making statements.
Bencic Rallies to Upset Gauff
In a dramatic comeback, Belinda Bencic stunned Coco Gauff, knocking out the No. 3 seed 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Gauff started strong, but Bencic found her rhythm in the second set, dictating play with her precise shot-making. The Swiss star stayed composed in the decider, sealing a huge win over the American favorite.
Keys Outlasts Vekic in a Three-Set Thriller
In one of the most exciting matches of the day, Madison Keys edged out Donna Vekic in a hard-fought battle, winning 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-3. Vekic had her chances, holding match points in the second-set tiebreak, but Keys refused to back down. The American’s powerful groundstrokes and mental toughness saw her through in the final set.
Sabalenka Crushes Kartal with Ease
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showed why she’s the tournament favorite, breezing past Sonay Kartal 6-1, 6-2. The British qualifier had no answers for Sabalenka’s relentless aggression and heavy hitting, as the Belarusian booked her spot in the quarterfinals in just over an hour.
Samsonova Overpowers Paolini
Russian powerhouse Liudmila Samsonova delivered a commanding performance, dismantling Jasmine Paolini 6-0, 6-4. Samsonova’s relentless baseline game and big serves left Paolini struggling to keep up, making her an under-the-radar contender for the title.
With the quarterfinals set, Indian Wells is heating up as the battle for the championship intensifies!
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells saw thrilling battles in the women’s singles Round of 16, with top seeds facing tough challenges and rising stars making statements.
Bencic Rallies to Upset Gauff
In a dramatic comeback, Belinda Bencic stunned Coco Gauff, knocking out the No. 3 seed 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Gauff started strong, but Bencic found her rhythm in the second set, dictating play with her precise shot-making. The Swiss star stayed composed in the decider, sealing a huge win over the American favorite.
Keys Outlasts Vekic in a Three-Set Thriller
In one of the most exciting matches of the day, Madison Keys edged out Donna Vekic in a hard-fought battle, winning 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-3. Vekic had her chances, holding match points in the second-set tiebreak, but Keys refused to back down. The American’s powerful groundstrokes and mental toughness saw her through in the final set.
Sabalenka Crushes Kartal with Ease
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showed why she’s the tournament favorite, breezing past Sonay Kartal 6-1, 6-2. The British qualifier had no answers for Sabalenka’s relentless aggression and heavy hitting, as the Belarusian booked her spot in the quarterfinals in just over an hour.
Samsonova Overpowers Paolini
Russian powerhouse Liudmila Samsonova delivered a commanding performance, dismantling Jasmine Paolini 6-0, 6-4. Samsonova’s relentless baseline game and big serves left Paolini struggling to keep up, making her an under-the-radar contender for the title.
With the quarterfinals set, Indian Wells is heating up as the battle for the championship intensifies!
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