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Coco Gauff Hires Serving Guru, Wins US Open Opener With New Motion

The No. 3 seed turned to biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan days before New York to address a season-long double-fault problem.

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Overview

  • After roughly six days together, Gauff edged Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5 despite 10 double faults and six lost service games.
  • Gauff called the rapid overhaul really tough and mentally exhausting, saying she focused on trusting the new motion in tight moments.
  • Observable tweaks included a different toss and body rotation plus a purposeful decision to lower first‑serve speeds early before ramping up.
  • The late switch followed about 320 double faults in 47 matches this season and a parting with coach Matt Daly.
  • Gauff framed the change as a long-term fix and said she expects clear improvement by next year; her next opponent is Donna Vekic.