Australian Open 2025: Coco Gauff enters into Quarter-Finals with thrilling win over Belinda Bencic

Tennis star Coco Gauff has made it to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2025 as the American sensation knocked out Belinda Bencic by 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 in the fourth round of the first Grand Slam of the year at Rod Laver Arena of the Melbourne Park on January 19. The star player is now set to face Paula Badosa in the next round of the showpiece event.

Gauff d. Belinda Bencic 5-7 6-2 6-1

Coco reaches back to back Australian Open Quarterfinals.

After dropping a set for the 1st time this season, Coco rebounded impeccably well.

✅9-0 in 2025
✅Won 22 of last 24 matches

Can’t stop her.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

Gauff had an awful start to the game as she suffered a crushing defeat in the first set. However, the 20-year-old USA star staged her comeback and won the next two sets of the game to make it to the thrilling quarterfinals.

Coco Gauff is into her 7th Grand Slam Quarterfinal.

Since 2000, only three women have reached more Grand Slam Quarterfinals before turning 21.

Maria Sharapova.

Serena Williams.

Kim Clijsters.

Listed among legends. 🇺🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/LICYYBYHXj

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

Earlier, Coco Gauff defeated Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the2025 Australian Open by 6-4, 6-2, and successfully made it to the fourth round.

Her performance showcases that she is one of the strong contenders to win the title here and aims to topple Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in the WTA's latest rankings. The USA star had a great start to the 2025 year as she, alongside Taylor Fritz, guided her nation to win the 2025 United Cup.

Also Read: Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka blows away Mirra Andreeva to storm into the quarterfinals.

Coco Gauff opens up on facing Paula Badosa next at the Australian Open

Meanwhile, the 20-year-old tennis star has spoken highly about facing Paula Badosa in her next encounter.

Coco Gauff on facing Paula Badosa next at the Australian Open:

“Every time I play Paula it’s a tough match. She’s playing great tennis. Last time we played it went three sets. I expect it to be another tough match.” pic.twitter.com/dYAHSCmMb3

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

“Every time I play Paula, it’s a tough match. She’s playing great tennis. Last time we played it went three sets. I expect it to be another tough match. I have to flex, but I am the only current active player with a signature shoe on tour," Coco Gauff said after the win in Round 4.

Also Read: Australian Open 2025: Paula Badosa wins fourth round in straight sets, enters Quarter-Finals