"Something that I've reflected on the most was how much more belief I think I should have had in myself. It was a sort of pinch me moment when I was getting those wins, Gibson says. It just made me realise that I was capable."
"Before March, the WTA website had not even uploaded a profile photo of her. Now, she is on the verge of the top 50. Me being able to actually see that happen, it was a bit of an eye-opener for me."
Talia Gibson, a 21-year-old Australian tennis player, made headlines by reaching the quarter-finals in her WTA 1000 debut, defeating five top 20-ranked players. Despite her coaches' encouragement, she is just beginning to believe in her potential. At Indian Wells, she won through qualifying and achieved victories against highly ranked players before losing to world No. 14. In Miami, she continued her success, defeating Naomi Osaka and Iva Jovic. Gibson's impressive performance has brought her close to the top 50 in rankings, marking a significant rise in her career.
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