Coco Gauff recently revealed that she is working on a specific skill during her training sessions. Following her hard-fought Indian Wells win over Moyuka Uchijima, the young American star put an end to her losing streak that began at the Australian Open in January and was further extended by early exits at both the Qatar Open and the Dubai Tennis Championships. Even though she managed to clinch the victory, Gauff appeared unimpressed with her performance after dropping the second set, eventually winning the decisive third set 7-6(4). A
mid the challenges on the court, the prodigy admitted that she has been intensely focused during training, sweating it out to achieve peak physical condition.
Gauff's game-changing focus
In a detailed post-match reflection, Gauff emphasized that a significant part of her training regimen now centers on honing her serve. She candidly discussed her struggles with double faults and unforced errors during the match, noting that refining her serving technique is crucial. Coco Gauff explained,
“I think if I just double-faulted less, it could have probably been a straight-set match.”
She continued,
“Off the ground, I felt like I was dictating more of the rallies.”
“The unforced errors, I had to go bigger towards the end of the match, and even in the middle, because I felt like she would dictate. It’s kind of: ‘just take your chances.’ Then doubles [double faults], I’ve been in the practice of trying to fix things on my serve.” She added
Coco Gauff’s efforts to overcome recent challenges in her match performances demonstrate a relentless drive toward self-improvement. Her determination to iron out technical flaws—particularly in serving—signals a promising step forward as she prepares for upcoming high-stakes encounters. The emphasis on addressing these critical areas of her game reflects her proactive approach in transforming setbacks into learning opportunities.
As the season continues to unfold with more challenging fixtures, all eyes will be on Coco Gauff to see how this renewed focus translates into performance on the court. The tennis community eagerly anticipates that these targeted improvements in her serve will not only boost her confidence but also reinforce her position as one of the sport’s rising stars.