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Coco Gauff Aims to Overcome Double Faults Before French Open

5/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Coco Gauff, currently ranked World No. 4, grapples with double faults, a concern highlighted by Rick Macci, Serena Williams' former coach. After a hard-fought battle in the Madrid Open final against Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff is determined to refine her skills ahead of the Italian Open, her final preparation before chasing her first singles title at the French Open.

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Historical Context

Coco Gauff, at just 19, is already making waves in tennis, reminiscent of Serena Williams' rise in the early 2000s. Like Williams, Gauff faces challenges with double faults, but her determination echoes the grit that defined past champions. She aims for her first French Open title, building on a legacy.

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Story summary

Coco Gauff, currently ranked World No. 4, grapples with double faults, a concern highlighted by Rick Macci, Serena Williams' former coach. After a hard-fought battle in the Madrid Open final against Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff is determined to refine her skills ahead of the Italian Open, her final preparation before chasing her first singles title at the French Open.

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