Coco Gauff's Bold Leap: Navigating the Coaching Shift Ahead of U.S. Open
Coco Gauff heads into the U.S. Open aiming to reclaim her 2023 winning streak after parting ways with her coach. Under the guidance of Jean-Christophe Faurel, and with biomechanical support from Gavin MacMillan, Gauff seeks to address serve weaknesses that have plagued her recent performances.
After a triumphant run at the French Open but inconsistent showings on grass and hard courts, Coco Gauff arrives at the U.S. Open in search of her 2023 title-winning form. She faces the challenges under new guidance, having split with her coach just days before the event.
With Matthew Daly no longer in the frame, the 21-year-old leans on longtime mentor Jean-Christophe Faurel and looks to correct her serve issues with biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan. Her serve has been a glaring weakness, marked by a tour-high 320 double faults this season, including 42 in just three Canadian Open matches.
The shake-up comes after an uneven period where Gauff managed just four single wins since her victory at Roland Garros in May. Exiting in the first round at Wimbledon and suffering setbacks in Canada and Cincinnati, Gauff has slipped from world number two to three, yet remains confident in her potential comeback.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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