📰 Story Overview
Coco Gauff roared into this season, smashing clay court after clay court—wins in Madrid, Rome, and a stunning title run at the French Open, solidifying her status as a top-2 player . But grass hasn’t been as kind. A quick exit from Wimbledon and brutal finishing in Berlin exposed a vulnerable side to her game.
She’s not broken. She’s refocusing.
🔍 Where Things Fell Apart
- Grass-phase burnout: Gauff admitted she felt “overwhelmed” and “mentally drained” after transitioning from clay to a tough Berlin warm‑up and Wimbledon challenges.
- Serve instability: Multiple double faults and lack of confidence on grass exposed some technical cracks .
🛠️ The Masterplan
Here’s what’s happening behind the headlines:
- Serve sharpening & aggression drills: Training with new coach Matt Daly, Gauff is reworking her grip to maximize power without sacrificing control .
- Mental reset: After acknowledging fatigue, she’s taking controlled rest with focused recovery and mental rebuilding.
- Strategic schedule: Skipping unnecessary grass tournaments to focus on her strengths ahead of hard-court season.
🎯 Eyes Now on the US Open Run
The road ahead includes the North American hard court swing—Cincinnati, Toronto, and ultimately the US Open, where she defends her 2023 title. It’s here that she’ll reclaim momentum and prove the grass struggles were simply a glitch.
💬 What Experts Are Saying
“Her clay season proved she’s elite. Grass is a stepping stone, not a doorway.” — Tennis Analyst
“With her drive and coach switch, US Open will show the real Coco 2.0.” — WTA Insider
