Coco Gauff delivered a stellar performance at the WTA Madrid Open quarterfinals, cruising past Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets. It was the third face-off of the season between these two dynamic players, and Gauff wasted no time setting the pace with a striking forehand winner to open a 3-2 lead.
Taking control early, the young American secured a 4-2 break, and despite Bencic’s resilient comeback to level things at 4-4, Gauff held her nerve to clinch the first set 6-4. In the second set, even though Bencic launched a flashy overhead winner, Gauff countered with a decisive backhand winner and broke through again to build a commanding 4-1 lead, ultimately sealing the win with another break in the tenth game.
Adding a twist to the evening, moments after the match ended, widespread power outages hit the arena in Spain ⚡, interrupting even Gauff’s post-match interview. With a light-hearted quip about her early breakfast of avocado toast and fruit (and a not-so-restful night), she showed that even top athletes have their relatable, off-court moments.
Now booked into the last eight, Gauff will next face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva. For tech-savvy and socially conscious fans, this match reminds us that sports can bring both fierce competition and unexpected surprises, all in one electrifying night!
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