What to expect from Coco Gauff during grass swing as the American star looks to bounce back from a poor Wimbledon 2023
After the semi-final run at the French Open, Coco Gauff's focus now shifts to the grass courts as she prepares for the Wimbledon. The American has struggled on the grass courts so far in her short career, however, with form on her side and the recent high of reaching the World No. 2 in the WTA rankings, Gauff might be finally set to leave her mark in London.
Gauff has impressed in all Grand Slam tournaments, except Wimbledon. The American is yet to reach the quarterfinals at the SW19 with fourth-round finishes in 2019 and 2021 her best performances to date. Gauff suffered a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon in 2023 and will be keen to prove herself at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London.
Coco Gauff is yet to impress at Wimbledon
Despite her fine form in other Grand Slam tournaments, Gauff is yet to light up the Wimbledon. The American has never reached the last eight at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, struggling on the slowish grass courts in London.
Gauff has played 12 matches at Wimbledon, winning eight and losing four. The 20-year-old has a 67% win rate on the grass courts in London, which is her worst compared to other Grand Slams. Overall on all grass court tournaments, Gauff has a 70% win rate, which is still short of her high standards.
Coco Gauff endured a tough Wimbledon outing last year as she was ousted in the first round by American athlete Sofia Kenin. This was her earliest exit at Wimbledon in her career, but the 20-year-old bounced back from it with a US Open title win.
With the form on her side this time around, Gauff will be confident of a deeper run at Wimbledon in 2024. The American star will be under pressure to deliver, especially after climbing up to the World No. 2 spot in the WTA rankings.
What to expect from Coco Gauff during the grass swing in 2024?
Coco Gauff was knocked out in the first round of the Wimbledon in 2023, but her form since then has been incredible. The early exit from Wimbledon last year has proved to be a turning point in the Ameircan's career, who has since gone on to win a Grand Slam title and climb up the WTA rankings.
The 20-year-old has added Brad Gilbert to her coaching team post-Wimbledon 2023 and the duo has worked wonders. Now, Gauff looks confident and ready to challenge for Major honors in women's tennis again.
Coco Gauff has a game suitable for the grass courts. The American has a big serve and an excellent defensive game which helps her compete in longer rallies. Apart from that, the 20-year-old's forehand is an important weapon in her arsenal.
Gauff has announced her participation as the top seed at the Berlin Open in preparation for the Wimbledon Championships. The American is almost assured of being the second seed at Wimbledon but a deep run in Berlin would solidify her position as the World No. 2 in the WTA rankings. A successful outing in Berlin could prove to be decisive for Gauff in her bid to challenge for the Wimbledon title.
Another important factor in the race for Wimbledon glory will be Gauff's ability to turn her impressive performances into title-winning runs. The American has often faltered at the semi-final stages of the Grand Slam, including both the Majors this year. Gauff's form against Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka on the big stage will play a big role in deciding the title in London. If Gauff does manage to change her form against top opponents, she could be set to add another Grand Slam title to her cabinet.
Coco Gauff has quickly emerged as one of the best players on the women's circuit. The 20-year-old has already reached her career-best ranking of World No. 2 and an impressive Wimbledon run would further propel her closer to the number 1 spot. With the tournament as unpredictable as ever, one cannot bet against the in-form American to challenge for the Wimbledon title for the first time in her career.