Coco Gauff is vying for a maiden Australian Open title.
One of the top contenders to win the title, Coco Gauff, has been very impressive so far at the Australian Open 2025. Winning all her rounds with total domination, the American will hope to complete her quest of winning the major Down-Under. In her latest encounter against Leylah Fernandez, Gauff continued her streak of triumphing in straight sets.
Hard courts have always brought out Gauff’s best performances and the 20-year-old has a golden opportunity of carrying Serena William’s legacy, in Melbourne.
Match details
Tournament: Australia Open 2025
Round: Fourth
Date: January 18
Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Surface: Hard Court (outside)
Preview
Gauff has been in splendid form so far and is expected to give a stern challenge to Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek as the Big Three from the women’s Tennis fraternity hope to get their hands on the Norman Brookes Challenge cup.
The American will now face Belinda Bencic in the round of 16, who has already defeated some of the biggest names in the competition. The Swiss started off with a triumph over 16th seed Jelena Ostapenko, knocking the Latvian out of the event in straight sets. Suzan Lamens was her rival for round two and the Bencic then, battled Naomi Osaka in the third round.
A closely contested first set was won by the Swiss. Unfortunately, the Japanese had to forfeit the match due to an injury to her serving arm. The highlight of Bencic’s campaign so far has been her emerging victorious in three tiebreaks which suggests her capability of keeping her composure under pressure.
Both Gauff and Bencic are yet to drop a set in the tournament so far. While the 27-year-old looks to advance to her maiden Australian Open quarterfinals, Gauff will aim to keep her dream of clinching the title in Melbourne alive.
Form
Coco Gauff: WWWWW
-Belinda Bencic: W-W-W-L-W
Head-to-head record
Matches: 2
Coco Gauff: 1
Belinda Bencic: 1
Gauff and Bencic have faced each other twice on the WTA Tour, with the head-to-head record currently tied at 1-1. Their most recent meeting came at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in 2023, where Gauff secured a dominant straight-set victory. Bencic’s only triumph over the American came in 2021, at the Adelaide International tournament.
Stats
Coco Gauff
- Gauff is currently ranked third.
- Gauff won the WTA Finals event in 2024.
- Gauff has a 15–5 (win-loss) record at the Australian Open.
Belinda Bencic
- Bencic is currently ranked 294.
- Bencic failed to win a title in 2024.
- Bencic has a 18–10 (win-loss) record at the Australian Open.
Coco Gauff vs Belinda Bencic Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Gauff -750, Bencic +520
- Spread: Gauff -5.5 (1.83), Bencic +5.5 (1.83)
- Total sets: Over 19.5 (-1.91), Under 19.5 (+1.91)
Match prediction
Gauff has significantly improved her forehand game-play, helping her triumph in long rallies. The American is also capable of producing the big serves in pressure-moments, making life difficult for her rivals. Hence, it’s her dynamic play and willingness to keep improving that sets the 20-year-old apart. While Bencic too has had an impressive journey Down Under, she will have to play the match of her life if she wants to deny Gauff a spot in the quarterfinals.
Result: Coco Gauff to win in straight sets.
Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Coco Gauff vs Belinda Bencic, fourth-round match at Australia Open 2025?
The fourth-round contest between Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic will be available live on Sony Sports and SonyLiv in India. In the UK, fans can catch all the live action on Eurosport and Discovery+ app, while viewers in the US can watch the match exclusively on the Tennis Channel and ESPN.
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