Tennis prodigy Coco Gauff experiences another triumphant victory in the Canadian Open held in Montreal.
In the 2025 Canadian Open, rising star Coco Gauff faced challenges with her serve, particularly in her second round match where she committed 14 double faults against Veronika Kudermetova. This inconsistency continued into the third round, with Gauff committing five double faults in one game and 37 in total across two matches.
Despite these serving issues, Gauff has expressed pride in her mental performance and ability to win matches even when not feeling her best. She acknowledged the need for improvement in her serve, aiming to reduce her double fault rate significantly to ease match pressure and improve outcomes.
Former top players and coaches, including Serena Williams' coach, have suggested technical adjustments to Gauff's serve mechanics as part of a broader improvement plan. However, the specifics of these recommendations remain less publicly documented.
Gauff's serve difficulties contributed to her eventual upset loss against Canadian wildcard Victoria Mboko in the fourth round. However, her resilience and adaptability were evident as she managed to advance through tough three-set matches by focusing on her strong baseline game.
Looking ahead, Gauff is optimistic about the future, particularly when she is feeling her best. She believes that combining a reliable serve with her strong baseline game—or "standing on both feet" as she puts it—will make her matches more straightforward and less stressful, potentially enabling her to contend deeper in tournaments.
In the upcoming third-round match, Gauff advised herself to hit the ball hard and deep in the court. She remains optimistic about her chances, despite the challenges she faced with her serve at the Canadian Open.
References:
- Tennis.com
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- Sports Illustrated
In her upcoming matches, Coco Gauff plans to focus on improving her serve, aiming to reduce the number of double faults and make her matches less stressful. Despite her serve difficulties, Gauff's resilience and strong baseline game could potentially help her contend deeper in tournaments.
