INDIAN WELLS, 09 March 2026 – World No. 4 Coco Gauff continues her campaign at the BNP Paribas Open today, set for a highly-anticipated third-round rematch against Philippines rising star Alexandra Eala. The American advanced after a gritty second-round victory in challenging conditions, setting the stage for a marquee Monday session at the ATP-WTA 1000 event.
Player Profile: Coco Gauff
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cori “Coco” Dionne Gauff |
| Birthdate | 13 March 2004 (Age 21) |
| Birthplace | Delray Beach, Florida, USA |
| Plays | Right-Handed |
| Height | 5′ 9″ (1.75m) |
| Career-High Ranking | No. 2 (Singles), No. 1 (Doubles) |
| Current WTA Rank | No. 4 |
| Career Titles | 11 WTA Singles, 10 WTA Doubles |
| Grand Slam Titles | 2 (US Open 2023, French Open 2025) |
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Gauff’s path to the third round was anything but straightforward. On Friday, 06 March, she battled through windy conditions and service inconsistencies to defeat Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 7-6(5). The fourth seed saved 8 of 13 break points and rallied from a 2-5 deficit in the second set, ultimately steadying herself to close out the match in a tiebreaker.
That victory sets up a Monday showdown with 20-year-old Alexandra Eala. This is a quick rematch of their Dubai encounter last month, where Gauff dominated with a 6-0