Indian Wells 2024: Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti preview, head-to-head, prediction & pick | BNP Paribas Open
Match Details
Fixture: (3) Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti
Date: March 11, 2024
Tournament: BNP Paribas Open
Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California, US
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize Money: $8,995,555
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TS
Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti preview
Third seed Coco Gauff will take on Lucia Bronzetti in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday (March 11).
Guaff has had an excellent start to the season, chalking up 13 wins from 16 matches, including a title-winning run at the ASB Classic in Auckland. She also reached the semifinals of the Australian Open.
The American entered Indian Wells on the back of a quarterfinal exit at the Dubai Tennis Championships. She began her campaign with a resilient three-set win against Clara Burel (2-6, 6-3, 7-6(4)) and will be determined to go deep in the California desert.
Lucia Bronzetti, on the other hand, has made a decent start to the season, chalking up five wins from 12 matches, including second-round appearances at the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Linz Open. The Italian entered Indian Wells following a first-round exit at the ATX Open in Austin. She beat Magdalena Frech and Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to set up an encounter with Gauff.
Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti head-to-head
Gauff and Bronzetti have never met on the WTA tour, so their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti odds
(Odds will be updated when available)
Coco Gauff vs Lucia Bronzetti prediction
While Gauff has continued her rich vein of form from last year, Bronzetti has played some good tennis at Indian Wells and seems to be peaking at the right time.
Gauff is arguably the fittest player on the women's tour and her service game, shot selection and creativity are constantly improving.
Bronzetti has to approach this match with a clear strategy and quickly detect any weaknesses in Gauff's game. Her powerful groundstrokes, especially from the backhand wing, could be tricky for the American to handle.
The Italian might have a chance if she starts well and plays her A-game throughout. However, Gauff is the clear favorite to come through this encounter.
Pick: Gauff to win in straight sets.