Coco Gauff’s forehand has drawn a lot of criticism which many see as her major flaw.
Gauff has some weaknesses in her game, much like almost any tennis player, including those on the WTA Tour. Gauff first had issues with her serve earlier in her career, but these days it’s largely the forehand. There aren’t many players who can say the same.
In the quarterfinal encounter at Roland Garros, she will play Iga Swiatek, and she will need to win with her forehand. According to well-known coach Rick Macci, it’s one of the last things needed to fully realize her potential. Her future as a grand slam champion is predicted by her coach, which makes sense given that she lost to Swiatek in the final last year.
Coco Gauff clears the rumors about her long nails being the cause behind her weak forehand: “I know a lot of people think I need to cut my nails to help me win a forehand better. I did try the short nails, & it did not make my forehand better. These are here to stay. I need to move my feet. That’s what I need to do.”
Coco Gauff on her forehand & long nails:
“I know a lot of people think I need to cut my nails to help me win a forehand better. I did try the short nails, & it did not make my forehand better. These are here to stay. 😂 I need to move my feet. That's what I need to do.” pic.twitter.com/ChtOagsKDb
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 5, 2023
Gauff in Washington, ranking, and results in 2023
LWWWWLWWLW At the moment ranked no.7, Coco has achieved an overall 29-12 record in 2023. Gauff is participating in Washington where she beat the world no.204 Hailey Baptiste 6-1 6-4 and the world no.15 Belinda Bencic 6-1 6-2.
Coco Gauff will come up against the world no.18 Ludmilla Samsonova in the semifinal on Saturday at 4:00 pm on STADIUM. The head to head is 2-0 for Gauff.
The American clinched 1 title in 2023 in Auckland.
She is also scheduled to play at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open) after Montreal. The main draw will start on the 7th of August.
