Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, I’m super excited to dive into a fascinating story about one of the world’s top tennis players, Coco Gauff, and her journey with her serve. As you know, being a professional tennis player is all about adapting and improving continuously. In this article, we’ll explore how Coco Gauff has been working on her serve and the challenges she faces during a competitive season.
Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old American tennis sensation, has been under the spotlight for her impressive performances on the court. Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about her serving woes, particularly after the US Open. In response to these concerns, Gauff decided to make some changes to her serve by hiring a new coach, Matt Daly. This decision was not taken lightly; it’s a very tricky thing to handle when you’re actively competing and trying to win matches.
Gauff recently opened up about her serve adjustments during an interview in Riyadh. She explained that making changes to her serve is difficult because it’s something she’s done one way for a long time. “I have made a change with that. Yeah, obviously it’s difficult. You do something you know one way for your whole life basically. Actually, I wouldn’t say my whole life. I definitely think I migrated as time went on. But it was for a long time. You kind of have to correct it, and you’re playing matches. Everything just feels fresh and new. It is difficult, but you got to think of the long-term and the long run. I feel like this is the right decision. When it was going well, it was going really well. Yeah, I think I just need more time with it. I spent two weeks at home working on it. Yeah, we’ll see how it goes here,” she said.
Since hiring Daly, Gauff has made slight changes to her serve, specifically changing her grip on her serve. During the Asian swing, she won Beijing and was a semifinalist in Wuhan. There, she tried her new serve – and while it wasn’t perfect and there were still matches when she would struggle and blast unforced double faults – the experiment still went fairly well.
Gauff’s journey with her serve is a great example of how professional athletes must continuously adapt to improve their game. It’s not just about winning matches; it’s about evolving as a player over time. This adaptability is crucial in maintaining a high level of performance throughout the season.
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