Bencic has to thank Coco Gauff for his victory,Bild: big stone
Belinda Bencic (27) was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Australian Open in Melbourne. He lost to 20-year-old American Coco Gauff, number 3 in the world, 7:5, 2:6, 1:6 in 2:28 hours.
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Belinda Bencic played well for a good hour. He played Coco Gauff (9:0 wins), who had not won this season. He secured the first set with two straight breaks after 62 minutes.
If Belinda Bencic has a winner in this round of 16 on Center Court (Rod Laver Arena), it is the beginning of the second set. Bencic woke up – Coco Gauff found his way into the game. The American found his defense and did not allow a break in the last two sets.
So the competition, which Belinda Bencic entered without high expectations, came to a fitting end. Bencic lost only the fifth time in Grand Slam tournaments after winning the first set (in 49 wins). At the Australian Open he lost for the first time after leading a set. (sd)
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