The transformation of Coco Gauff's serve is surprising Wimbledon and generating buzz among experts and fans. After seasons marked by double faults and concerning statistics, the young American seems to have finally found the recipe to master one of the most crucial elements of grass court tennis – namely, the serve, which has often let her down in decisive moments.
Coco Gauff, just 20 years old, has qualified for the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time since 2024, showing clear signs of improvement on a surface that has traditionally not been her favorite. At the All England Club, the American star has put behind her early exits from previous years and now reaches the second week of the tournament, where she has never advanced past this stage. Her performance is being followed with enthusiasm, as improvements in her serve could be the turning point needed to finally go further in the London Grand Slam.
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This news becomes even more relevant considering the recent context of Gauff's career. After a 2023 marked by serving issues — with successive double faults and evident difficulties — the tennis player turned to biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan in a desperate attempt to correct the Achilles heel of her game. The results of this work are now becoming visible, with Gauff demonstrating more consistency, a higher percentage of first serves, and, above all, confidence when taking risks. The impact of this evolution could be decisive, not only for her aspirations at Wimbledon, but for her return to the top of the world rankings and the fight for major titles.
In a press conference following her advancement to the next round, Gauff did not hide her self-criticism, but emphasized the importance of a new approach to serving: “I feel like I played really well at times and not so much at others. I think that’s tennis. I would have liked to play a little better,” she confessed, adding: “I don’t know… I think it’s because this isn’t a surface where I always feel comfortable. I’m just trying to learn and understand what works for me. Today I didn’t always maintain the things that were working for me to gain the advantage. On my serve, I was looking for my best.” The player also admitted that, despite not being as effective as in her opening match, she still believes in her serve: “I wasn’t hitting as many as in the first match, where I got several aces. I also played against a better returner. I think I can vary my serve more, without a doubt. But still, the serve got me out of some tricky games. I have faith in my serve; I’ve been serving well, and maybe I just need to vary a bit more.”
The statistics confirm the change: in her victory over Tamara Korpatsch, she lost only seven points on serve, despite committing two double faults. In the next match against Solana Sierra, she totaled ten aces, although the eleven double faults in the last two rounds indicate that there is still work to be done. Against Claire Liu, the service statistics were less impressive, but still better than in previous tournaments, a sign that consistency is improving.
Regarding her performance, Gauff clarified: “There wasn’t a single serve today where I felt like I just wanted to get the ball in play. I tried to be aggressive and aim for big targets on my second serve. On the first, I went for my shots. I think I play better that way. Opponents have fewer chances to respond to my serve and I’m getting more direct points. The percentage of my first serve could have been higher; perhaps I should have mixed in more slices and varied my targets instead of always going for power. But when I go all out, I have confidence that I’ll eventually get it right because I know I can get the serve in.”
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With the round of 16 approaching, the real test arises. Coco Gauff will face Belinda Bencic, the 11th seed, and knows that any slip-up on serve could be fatal at this stage of the competition. The player herself acknowledges this: “I feel that most of the time when my first serve goes in, I get a weaker response. It’s much easier to start the point attacking than to just get the ball in and wait for the opponent to miss. At this level, that doesn’t happen anymore, especially now in the second week,” she warned.
If she manages to get past Bencic, Gauff will face an all-American clash against Jessica Pegula or Iva Jovic, which could provide an extra boost of confidence and motivation. Gauff’s immediate future at Wimbledon now depends on her ability to maintain faith in her serve and continue to evolve under pressure. If she keeps on this path, the young American could finally break through the round of 16 and establish herself as a serious title contender. The tennis world is watching – will this be the year Coco Gauff wins Wimbledon?
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