Indian Wells Open 2024: Coco Gauff vs Yue Yuan preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 14, 2024 at 11:48 PM

Modified at :March 14, 2024 at 11:48 PM

This will be first meeting between both players.

Coco Gauff, the world’s number three and a rising star in American tennis, is poised to face Yue Yuan in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open 2024. Gauff, who recently celebrated her 20th birthday, delivered a commanding performance by defeating Elise Mertens in the pre-quarterfinals. She has had an impressive start to the season, successfully defending her title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open, and making it to the quarterfinals at the Dubai Tennis Championship.

In contrast, Yue Yuan is riding a wave of success with a nine-match winning streak, propelling her to the most significant quarter-final of her career and her first at a WTA 1000 event. Yuan’s rise has been a refreshing development in women’s tennis, boasting 14 victories in 19 main draw matches, including a triumph at the ATX Open in Austin and a semi-final finish at the Hobart International.

Coco Gauff vs Yue Yuan Preview

Coco Gauff has effortlessly progressed through the initial rounds at the Indian Wells Open 2024, overcoming Clara Burel, Lucia Bronzetti, and Elise Mertens in the second, third, and fourth rounds, respectively, after receiving a bye in the opening round. In her latest match, Gauff dominated Elise Mertens with a convincing 6-0, 6-2 victory, conceding only two games.

Gauff exhibited exceptional form and precision, hitting 26 winners and amassing a total of 59 points, in stark contrast to Mertens’s 10 winners and 31 points. Despite not delivering her best service game, Gauff managed 3 aces and committed 6 double faults. Her win ratio stood at 84% for first serves and 18% for second serves, converting 2 out of 11 points and securing 75% of the breakpoints (6 out of 8).

Yuan’s remarkable journey continues as she secured her ninth consecutive victory, propelling her into the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open 2024. In the first four rounds, the Chinese player triumphed over Varvara Gracheva, Qinwen Zheng, Caroline Dolehide, and Daria Kasatkina. Yuan overturned a set and a break deficit in a thrilling comeback to defeat Kasatkina 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. She executed 37 winners to claim 98 points, surpassing Yuan’s 34 winners and 96 points.

Yuan showcased a solid service game with a win ratio of 64% on first serves and 35% on second serves, committing only a single double fault. She successfully converted 53% of her break points (8 out of 16).

Head-to-head records

Matches – 0

Coco Gauff – 0

Yue Yuan – 0

The quarter-final clash at the Indian Wells Open 2024 between Coco Gauff and Yue Yuan will be the first time the duo will be playing each other. It will be interesting to see who draws first blood.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Coco Gauff vs Yue Yuan, Indian Wells Open 2024 quarter-frinal match in India, UK, and USA?

Tennis fans in India can watch the Indian Wells Open 2024, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, live on SonyLiv and the Sony TV channels. In the UK and the US, live coverage is available on Sky Sports Tennis and the Tennis Channel, respectively.

Prediction

Coco Gauff’s exceptional technical skills, comprehensive gameplay, and strategic execution distinguish her from her peers, making her a strong contender for both the match and the championship.

Yue Yuan, on the rise, is eager to secure her 10th consecutive victory. Having already ousted two top-15 seeds, Yuan’s big-stage performances, and resilience—particularly her ability to overturn a one-set deficit in her last two matches—demonstrate her potential to disrupt Gauff’s championship bid.

Statistically, the players are closely matched, with Gauff’s hardcourt record of 15-3 marginally better than Yuan’s 16-5. Gauff’s agility and tactical acumen enable her to adapt her playstyle to target an opponent’s vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Yuan’s composure, coupled with a nine-match winning streak and a history of upsets, indicate that she will be a formidable adversary in the semifinals.

Result: Coco Gauff to win in three sets.

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