Biography Flash: Coco Gauff Bounces Back Amid Serve Struggles and Rising Threats
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Biography Flash: Coco Gauff Bounces Back Amid Serve Struggles and Rising Threats
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Coco Gauff has been front and center in tennis conversation all week following her emotional US Open exit at the hands of Naomi Osaka. Despite the disappointment—where she was visibly moved to tears on court—Gauff quickly shifted focus, vowing not to take the rest of 2025 off despite calls from former world No 1 Rennae Stubbs on the CYA podcast that she should spend months rebuilding her serve and decompressing from a packed season. Tim Henman, among others, weighed in with plenty of advice, but Gauff is determined to learn on the job and get back to work with her new serving biomechanics consultant Gavin MacMillan, following her split from coach Matt Daly—who led her to a French Open title just months ago, and the 2024 WTA Finals. According to Tennis365, she plans a training block before heading to defend her China Open crown in Beijing starting September 24, seeded third and with 1,000 ranking points to defend. After that, expect her at the Wuhan Open and likely only a couple more Asian circuit stops before focusing on the all-important WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she’s on the brink of qualification behind Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
On the personal front, Gauff and boyfriend Jalen Sera are enjoying some downtime, with Jalen recently sharing a heartfelt birthday tribute to his father on Instagram. Their relationship—made public earlier this year—is a regular source of comfort for Gauff, according to her interview with ENews. She describes Sera as her sounding board after tough losses, helping her stay positive and grounded despite her own harsh self-criticism.
Social media this week saw Gauff post sweet photos relaxing in New York, with her boyfriend by her side, drawing reactions from fellow athletes including Simone Biles. Fans also glimpsed her playful side as she mused, "I wanna play tag on a big playground with 8 people," suggesting she's doing her best to enjoy some light moments before the Asian swing. According to TennisUpToDate, Gauff is recharging in New York and enjoying her rare time off, with tennis buzzing as competitors gear up for the Billie Jean King Cup and other tournaments across Asia and Europe.
Amid these storylines, the women’s game is seeing new threats rise, most notably Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, whose wildcard breakthrough as a 15-year-old in Madrid echoed Gauff’s own memorable debut. While legendary coach Rick Macci tipped Andreeva for future World No 1 status on X just yesterday, Gauff remains a major storyline as she faces the challenge of holding her place atop the rankings amid intense competition from fearless young stars.
For now, Gauff is focused on fixing her serve, defending major titles, and embracing the support of those closest to her—showing both resilience and maturity after a grueling few weeks. That’s the latest on Coco Gauff. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update on Coco Gauff and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.
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