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Coco Gauff Replaces Coach Days Before US Open to Address Serve Woes

She casts the move as a long‑term bid to correct a WTA‑leading double‑fault problem.

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Overview

  • Gauff confirmed a sudden split with Matt Daly and hired biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan, while retaining longtime mentor J.C. Faurel.
  • She said a technical overhaul of her serve could not wait after roughly 320 double faults this season, including career-high totals in Canada and Cincinnati.
  • Gauff noted she hopes early adjustments show by her opener next week, yet stressed the changes are aimed at the rest of the year and beyond.
  • Aryna Sabalenka, who credits MacMillan with rapidly stabilizing her own serve in 2022, publicly wished Gauff well and endorsed his impact.
  • Commentary has been divided over the timing, with some labeling it a gamble and others calling it necessary, as Gauff opens against Ajla Tomljanovic.