Talia Gibson's Miami Open Surge

0:00It's March 22nd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Adelaide News today, Local News Powered by AI. Australian Tennis star, Talia Gibson, is tearing through the Miami Open. The 21-year-old from Perth just crushed world number 17, Eva Jovich, Wiseay, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round. That came a day after she upset number 15, Naomi Osaka. Just weeks ago, at Indian Wells, Gibson powered into the quarterfinals. G.B. Topsees, like number 11, a Catarina, Alexandrava, number 17, Claire Talson, and number seven, Jasmine Palini, before falling in three sets. Her hot form has rocketed her up 44 spots to world number 68. Next week, expect her to hit number 56 and claim second place in the Australian women's rankings, trailing only Maya joint at number 31. Gibson has won five straight matches across these big U.S. events, including six in qualifying in Indian Wells.

1:00She's dropped zero sets in Miami and held surf perfectly in her last three outings. Up next is world number two, Elena Rabakina, the Australian Open Champ. Gibson admires her game and studies the top players, but she's honing her own powerful style as this sunshine double rolls on.