Coco Gauff Indian Wells record at the BNP Paribas Open: year by year results, 2026 result, 2027 schedule, WTA ranking and titles.
Coco Gauff Indian Wells at a Glance
Coco Gauff is the American two time Grand Slam champion and a regular in the second week at the BNP Paribas Open. Her best Coco Gauff Indian Wells result is the 2024 semifinal and she has not won the title. See the other seeded names on the Indian Wells players page.
| Indian Wells record | Coco Gauff |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 6 (2021 to 2026) |
| Match record | 12 wins and 6 losses |
| Best result | Semifinal 2024 |
| Titles | 0 |
| 2026 result | Round of 32 and retired against Alexandra Eala |
| Last event | 2026 BNP Paribas Open |
Coco Gauff Indian Wells Results by Year
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosts the BNP Paribas Open. Gauff has played it six times from 2021 to 2026.
Year by Year Record
| Year | Result | Lost to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Round of 32 | Paula Badosa | Beat Caroline Garcia in round of 64 |
| 2022 | Round of 32 | Simona Halep | Beat Claire Liu |
| 2023 | Quarterfinal | Aryna Sabalenka | Lost 6 4 6 0 |
| 2024 | Semifinal | Maria Sakkari | Lost 6 4 6 7 (5) 6 2 |
| 2025 | Round of 16 | Belinda Bencic | Lost 3 6 6 3 6 4 |
| 2026 | Round of 32 | Alexandra Eala | Eala won 6 2 2 0 by retirement |
Coco Gauff Indian Wells Best Result: 2024 Semifinal
In 2024 Gauff beat Clara Burel, Lucia Bronzetti, Elise Mertens and Yue Yuan to reach the semifinals. She then lost a three set match to Maria Sakkari 6 4 6 7 (5) 6 2. In 2023 she reached her first Indian Wells quarterfinal and lost to Aryna Sabalenka 6 4 6 0.
Coco Gauff Indian Wells 2026 Result
Gauff was the 4th seed. After a first round bye she beat Kamilla Rakhimova then met Alexandra Eala in the round of 32. Eala led 6 2 2 0 when Gauff retired. Sabalenka won the 2026 title.
Coco Gauff Indian Wells Doubles
She has also played doubles at Indian Wells with quarterfinal runs listed for 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
Coco Gauff Indian Wells 2027 Schedule and Draw
Tournament Dates
The 2027 BNP Paribas Open is scheduled for 28 February to 14 March 2027 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Full event details are on the Indian Wells 2027 schedule, tickets and how to watch page and the match schedule.
Draw and Match Schedule
The Coco Gauff Indian Wells 2027 entry, seeding, first round opponent and match schedule will be added when they are officially announced.
Coco Gauff Ranking: Overall and Country
Current WTA Singles Ranking
Gauff was World Number 4 in WTA singles as of 28 September 2026. Her career high is No. 2 reached on 10 June 2024. She was World Number 1 in doubles from 15 August 2022. Rankings update every week so check the points table and the official WTA site.
Year End Singles Ranking
| Year | Year end ranking |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Country Ranking
She represents the United States and is one of the top ranked American women in the world. Her fellow American Jessica Pegula is also a regular in the top 10. The Coco Gauff Indian Wells seeding for 2027 will follow the rankings released before the draw.
Coco Gauff Titles, Awards and Grand Slam Record
WTA Titles
Gauff has won 12 WTA singles titles including the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open (both over Aryna Sabalenka) and the 2024 WTA Finals. Her four WTA 1000 titles are Cincinnati (2023 and 2026), Beijing (2024) and Wuhan (2025). In doubles she has 10 titles including the 2024 French Open with Katerina Siniakova. She has reached at least the semifinals at all four Grand Slam tournaments. None of these titles came at Indian Wells so the Coco Gauff Indian Wells title is still missing from her record.
Awards and Honors
- ESPY Award for Best Tennis Player (2024 and 2025)
- United Cup MVP (2025)
- Team USA flag bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics alongside LeBron James
- Named among the highest paid female athletes by Forbes
Coco Gauff 2026 Season
Runner up at Miami and Rome, Wimbledon semifinalist (lost to Karolina Muchova), Cincinnati champion over Jessica Pegula and US Open semifinalist.
Coco Gauff Indian Wells Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Cori Dionne Coco Gauff |
| Born | 13 March 2004 in Delray Beach Florida USA |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Plays | Right handed with a two handed backhand |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| WTA singles titles | 12 |
| WTA doubles titles | 10 |
| Grand Slam titles | US Open 2023 and French Open 2025 |
| Career prize money | $36.7 million or more |
Coco Gauff Education Life
Gauff was homeschooled by her mother Candi a former educator so she could keep up a heavy training and travel schedule. She finished high school through the Florida Virtual School Flex program and graduated in May 2022 at age 18. She celebrated with cap and gown photos in front of the Eiffel Tower while at the French Open. She has not attended college because she plays tennis full time.
Her tennis education started early. She began playing at age six and trained at the New Generation Tennis Academy with coach Gerard Loglo from age eight. She moved to the Mouratoglou Academy in France at age ten.
Coco Gauff Coaches and Playing Style
Her coaches are Jean Christophe Faurel (since 2019) and biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan (since 2025). Earlier she worked with Brad Gilbert and Matt Daly. Her game is built on speed and defense and a strong backhand with the serve and forehand as the areas she keeps refining.
Coco Gauff Family and Early Life
Gauff grew up in Delray Beach Florida. Her father Corey played college basketball at Georgia State and her mother Candi competed in track at Florida State. She has two younger brothers named Codey and Cameron.
Coco Gauff Prize Money and Sponsors
Her career prize money is about $36.7 million. Major sponsors include New Balance, Rolex, Head, Bose and Barilla.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coco Gauff at Indian Wells
How many times has Coco Gauff played Indian Wells?
Six times from 2021 to 2026.
What is the Coco Gauff Indian Wells record?
12 wins and 6 losses across six appearances.
Has Coco Gauff won Indian Wells?
No. Her best result is the semifinal in 2024.
What happened to Coco Gauff at Indian Wells 2026?
She lost in the round of 32 to Alexandra Eala who led 6 2 2 0 when Gauff retired.
Who beat Coco Gauff at Indian Wells in 2024?
Maria Sakkari in the semifinal.
Is Coco Gauff playing Indian Wells 2027?
Her entry has not been announced yet. The tournament runs 28 February to 14 March 2027.
What is Coco Gauff ranking?
World Number 4 as of 28 September 2026. Rankings change weekly.
How many Grand Slams has Coco Gauff won?
Two: the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open.
Who coaches Coco Gauff?
Jean Christophe Faurel and Gavin MacMillan.
How many WTA titles does Coco Gauff have?
12 singles titles and 10 doubles titles.
Did Coco Gauff go to college?
No. She was homeschooled and graduated high school in May 2022 and plays full time.
Which country does Coco Gauff represent?
The United States. She is one of the top ranked American women in the world.
