Enduring a frustrating service performance, Coco Gauff fought through an error-filled opening match at the BNP Paribas Open to prevail against Moyuka Uchijima. Although the World No.3 accumulated 21 double faults and more than 70 unforced errors,

Sakkari even took inspiration from her rival after clinching a WTA 1000 title in Guadalajara back in 2023. Having considered hiatus from tennis following a first-round exit at that year's US Open, she used Gauff's own words as fuel to power through and claim her first trophy in four-and-a-half years.

Recap, highlights, and quotes from Coco Gauff's win over Moyuka Uchijima in the second round of the the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Coco Gauff will face Maria Sakkari in the third round of Indian Wells, with the Greek star having a complicated relationship with the 2023 US Open champion

Coco Gauff admitted her serve let her down during her Indian Wells victory over Moyuka Uchijima and then dished up a putdown to her rival by insisting she would have won in straight sets had she not struggled in that department. The American is eyeing up the title in California after setting up a third-round showdown with Maria Sakkari.

Eight more spots will be up for grabs for the women looking to reach the last 16 at the WTA BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. American Coco Gauff faces two-time Indian Wells finalist Maria Sakkari in the standout match of the day.