COCO GAUFF BACK ON TRACK WITH CHINA OPEN TITLE
American tennis sensation Coco Gauff secured a dominating 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova at the China Open in Beijing.
NEW COACH, NEW RESULTS
Gauff’s win comes after a recent coaching change, replacing Brad Gilbert with Matt Daly, a grip specialist focused on technique. Daly joins Jean-Christophe Faurel, Gauff’s long-time coach, in addressing her persistent technical issues.
TECHNICAL ISSUES ADDRESSED
Gauff’s struggles with double faults (315 in 2024) and forehand errors prompted the coaching shift. Daly’s expertise aims to provide reliable stability on two of tennis’s most crucial shots.
GAUFF’S RESILIENCE SHINES
Despite recent turmoil, Gauff’s athleticism and talent propelled her to victory, hitting 24 winners with just eight unforced errors. Muchova, running hot since the U.S. Open, committed 24 unforced errors.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025
Treating the final six weeks of the season as a preseason, Gauff experiments and prepares for 2025. The China Open title marks a triumphant return to form, demonstrating her potential for success under new guidance.
