Since Coco Gauff entered Montreal against Danielle Collins, expectations were sky-high. Coming off an unexpected early exit at Wimbledon and French Open victory, Gauff was looking to redeem herself against Collins; winning their match set her off into another tough contest with Kudermetova where she managed to edge out another victory despite suffering through two lengthy sets. But her second serve began to falter increasingly noticeably; Rennae Stubbs offered advice as one seasoned pro and commentator noted her difficulties and offered tips as needed.
Gauff was under intense scrutiny throughout the Canadian Masters tournament for both her wins and second serve performances, both winning ones but also faltering ones. Rennae Stubbs offered some insight about Gauff, emphasizing her resilience and fighting spirit which had helped her through difficult matches; when asked by fans how Gauff could improve her serve further she suggested taking time off and forgoing Asia swing, suggesting an adjustment period and training schedule might be required to strengthen it further.
The conversation around Gauff’s serve continued as she battled past Veronika Kudermetova, securing her place in the Round of 16. Stubbs reiterated her admiration for Gauff’s tenacity but also acknowledged the technical improvements needed on her second serve, suggesting a kick serve might be beneficial if adjustments could be made to Gauff’s grip and ball toss.
Gauff’s victory over Kudermetova, while impressive, brought to light the persistent issue with her serve, as evidenced by the high number of double faults across her matches. This ongoing challenge has been a theme throughout Gauff’s recent tournaments, indicating a significant area for improvement in her game.
Though she experienced difficulties serving, Gauff’s journey through to the Round of 16 at Montreal Open proved her ability to persevere against challenges with optimism. After reviewing her performance she recognized areas for improvement such as her serve but expressed pride at winning matches despite not playing her best tennis.
Gauff Anticipates Next Matches with Optimism
Gauff is focused on her goals at Montreal Open and beyond – including an anticipated rematch against Victoria Mboko – ahead of this summer’s US Open. Gauff understands her serve needs improving but remains determined to continue her success on court.