MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff's consecutive-set streak ended at the Australian Open. Her bid for a second Grand Slam title continued on Sunday with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 comeback victory over Belinda Bencic in the fourth round.

Coco Gauff said Sunday she felt "invincible" after the recent United Cup and is not fazed about dropping her first set in nine matches this season in reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Coco Gauff is expecting a tough encounter in her Australian Open quarter-final against Paula Badosa on Tuesday. Gauff booked her place in the last-eight of the opening Grand Slam event of the season on Sunday after defeating Belinda Bencic.

The pair have a 3-3 head-to-head record but Gauff won both their meetings in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men's bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

With a 6-1, 6-2 victory over 14th-seeded Mirra Andreeva to open play Sunday at Rod Laver Arena, Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. She'll be joined there by Coco Gauff.

Coco Gauff's consecutive-set streak ended at the Australian Open. Her bid for a second Grand Slam title continued on Sunday with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 comeback victory over Belinda Bencic in the fourth round.

Coco Gauff rallied from a set down to beat Belinda Bencic 5-7 6-2 6-1 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and extend her winning streak from the start of the season to nine matches.

Belinda Bencic gave Coco Gauff her first set loss of the season at the Australian Open, but Gauff came back to win 5-7, 6-2, 6-1. Urged by her coach to be more aggressive, Gauff adapted, showcasing improved physicality.