Coco Gauff is gearing up to kick off her campaign at Indian Wells, where she is seeded fourth in the WTA 1000 event. With a bye to the second round, the 21-year-old is set to face Uzbekistan qualifier Kamilla Rakhimova in her opening match.
Gauff has had a successful season so far, winning ten out of 14 matches and making it to the semifinals in Dubai and the quarterfinals at the Australian Open. She also played a crucial role in Team USA’s journey to the United Cup semifinals by winning three out of her four singles matches.
After taking a break post her Dubai exit, Gauff is ready to make her mark at Indian Wells. Known for her impressive performances at the tournament, where she has a record of 11 wins out of 16 matches, the American is a player to watch out for.
Her opponent, Rakhimova, secured her spot in the main draw after coming through the qualifiers and scoring a notable win over former champion Bianca Andreescu in the first round. Gauff has faced Rakhimova twice before, emerging victorious on both occasions, including a recent win at the Australian Open.
The match between Gauff and Rakhimova is scheduled to take place on March 6 or 7, with the exact timing yet to be announced. Fans can catch the action on various channels and sites, including Tennis Channel in the USA, TSN in Canada, beIN Sports Australia, FanCode in India, and Sky Sports UK.
The winner of this match will face either Alexandra Eala or Dayana Yastremska in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting clash between these two talented players as they battle it out on the Indian Wells courts.
