Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return
At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.
Coco Gauff, a two-time major champion, overcame her serving struggles to win the first of her two Grand Slam singles titles at the 2023 US Open. Once known for her "serving yips," Gauff's confidence on the court has returned after tweaking her technique with the help of biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan. The 22-year-old American displayed a rejuvenated service game, starting with a swift hold to love and using her opening shot to get out of trouble in the second set against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez.
Gauff's serve became a dominant force, breaking Sonmez's serve twice in the match and ultimately winning 6-3, 6-4. Despite still leaking some double faults, Gauff's accuracy and confidence in her serve have significantly improved, enabling her to dominate opponents in their upcoming matches.
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