Talia Gibson has been pinching herself ever since she won her first-round match on her debut in the California desert. At the time, the 6-3, 7-5 victory over World No. 41 Ann Li was her biggest career win by ranking.

But that was so last week. 

Since then the 21-year-old Australian has been on a fairy tale run that has taken her to the quarterfinals. Find out more about the milestones she has achieved. 

From Qualies to Quarters 

Gibson is the first women’s singles qualifier to reach the quarterfinals in Tennis Paradise since Lesia Tsurenko in 2015. She is also the first player from Australia to make the Indian Wells quarterfinals since qualifier Casey Dellacqua in 2014

Top Against Top 50 

Gibson was 0-9 against the Top 50 prior to the main draw. Since then she has reeled off four consecutive Top 50 wins, and three against the Top 20. 

Gibson, ranked No. 110, has defeated No. 41 Li, No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova, No. 17 Clara Tauson and No. 7 Jasmine Paolini. 

She will face either Alexandra Eala or Linda Noskova in the quarterfinals.

A Power Player 

Blessed with breathtaking power, Gibson smashed 44 errors against 42 unforced errors during her win over Paolini. She plays high-risk, high-reward tennis. 

Career High Coming 

Gibson had never been higher than No. 105 in the WTA rankings prior to this week. She’s already up to No. 67 in the WTA live rankings ahead of her quarterfinal round. 

Winning In Bunches 

Gibson had two WTA-level wins prior to her trip to the California desert. She’s already doubled that total with her amazing run this week. 

A Sabalenka Study

Gibson says she doesn't model her game after anybody specific, but as a powerful, aggressive ball-striker she does look in often on Aryna Sabalenka.

"If I was to name one player that probably I have been able to learn quite a bit from is Sabalenka," she said. "I think she has one of the most aggressive games, and a very powerful game. I think over the last couple of years, been able to see her implement a little bit more of that variety in her game, as well, to complement her already extremely aggressive baseline game."