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Coco Gauff Hires Coach to Tackle Serving Struggles

9/18/2025

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Coco Gauff, 21, has recorded 347 double faults in 2025, the highest on the WTA Tour.
After winning the French Open, she struggled at Wimbledon and during the North American hard-court swing.
Gauff hired biomechanics coach Gavin MacMillan to improve her serving technique.
Coach Rick Macci predicts she will enhance her serve, reducing double faults and increasing power.
Gauff aims for greater consistency and variety in her serve as she prepares to defend her title at the China Open.

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Story summary

Coco Gauff, 21, has recorded 347 double faults in 2025, the highest on the WTA Tour.
After winning the French Open, she struggled at Wimbledon and during the North American hard-court swing.
Gauff hired biomechanics coach Gavin MacMillan to improve her serving technique.
Coach Rick Macci predicts she will enhance her serve, reducing double faults and increasing power.
Gauff aims for greater consistency and variety in her serve as she prepares to defend her title at the China Open.