Their match turned into a dramatic contest, with Bencic avenging her previous loss to Gauff at the Australian Open. This defeat was not merely a loss in statistics; it raised significant questions about Gauff's ability to perform under pressure.

Coco Gauff has addressed her poor run of form after crashing out in the fourth round of Indian Wells. The world No. 3 came into the tournament on a three-match losing streak and has not been beyond the quarter-final of any regular singles event.