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Navratilova Backs Coco Gauff as Leading Threat at WTA Finals in Riyadh

Navratilova singles out Gauff as the hard-court threat, citing a Djokovic-like backhand with a resurgent serve.

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Overview

  • Coco Gauff enters the WTA Finals as the defending champion and No. 3 seed after qualifying for the event that begins November 1 in Riyadh.
  • Navratilova highlighted Gauff’s 9-for-9 record in hard-court finals, comparing her backhand to Novak Djokovic’s and calling her movement the best.
  • Gauff’s coach Gavin MacMillan said the immediate priority is a kick serve she fully trusts, outlining a longer-term rebuild rather than quick fixes.
  • After early exits at Wimbledon and the US Open, Gauff rebounded with a Roland Garros title over Aryna Sabalenka and a Wuhan Open triumph.
  • Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed and season No. 1 with what Navratilova called an excellent, consistent year, while Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed, was urged to use the aggressive approach that fueled her Wimbledon win.