Renowned tennis coach Rick Macci, who previously mentored Serena Williams, has identified Coco Gauff’s serve as a critical area needing improvement to reach the world No. 1 ranking. Despite Gauff’s impressive athleticism and recent successes, including her 2023 US Open victory, Macci emphasizes that her serve, particularly the second serve, is a significant vulnerability. He believes that by addressing this aspect, Gauff can eliminate unforced errors and double faults that have hindered her performance in major tournaments. Macci asserts that with proper biomechanical adjustments, these issues can be corrected swiftly, potentially within an hour.
Gauff’s serving challenges have been evident in recent matches, notably at the Wuhan Open, where she committed 21 double faults—the highest in a WTA main draw match this year. Macci’s insights suggest that refining her serve mechanics could be pivotal in her ascent to the top of women’s tennis.