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Talia Gibson Reaches Miami Open Last 16 With 6-2, 6-2 Win Over Jovic

The 21-year-old Australian has logged five top-20 wins in three weeks, showing a spotless serve that is propelling a rapid rankings rise.

Overview

  • Australian qualifier Talia Gibson defeated No.17 Iva Jovic 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the Miami Open fourth round.
  • The victory followed her upset of No.15 Naomi Osaka and marked her fifth top-20 win in three weeks.
  • Her Miami run remains straight sets throughout, with no service breaks conceded across her past three matches and no break points faced against Jovic.
  • After rising to a career-high No.68 post–Indian Wells, she is projected to climb to at least No.56 next week.
  • Gibson next plays world No.2 and Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina, who beat Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-4.