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Coco Gauff’s Serve Struggles Deepen After Cincinnati Quarterfinal Defeat

The string of high double-fault counts has raised questions about her readiness for the US Open.

Coco Gauff reacts in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match between Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Paolini won 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Overview

  • Gauff committed 16 double faults and managed a 54% first-serve rate in her 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 loss to No. 9 Jasmine Paolini in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals.
  • Her serving inconsistency has been evident across recent tournaments, including high double-fault counts in defeats to Danielle Collins and rising star Victoria Mboko.
  • Rennae Stubbs and former pro Chanda Rubin have publicly criticized her second-serve mechanics and voiced concerns about her mental composure under pressure.
  • After parting ways with Brad Gilbert last year, Gauff is now coached by Jean-Christophe Faurel and Matt Daly, but technical adjustments have yet to stabilize her hard-court serve.
  • With the US Open less than three weeks away, the two-time major champion faces mounting pressure to correct her serve before the season’s final Grand Slam.