Coco Gauff’s String of Lackluster Performances Sees WTA Veteran Dish out a Harsh Verdict on Key Performance Aspect

In this competitive world of sports, there is very little margin for error. Ask Coco Gauff, whose one weakness has affected her 2024 season till now. Time and again, the American tennis sensation’s forehand has been drawn into the conversation. Additionally, her poor run of form has made matters worse. Recently, Australian tennis legend and coach, Rennae Stubbs, also spoke on this matter.

The reigning US Open champion is one of the top tennis stars in the circuit right now. But a dip in form is sure to grab attention. Let’s find out what Stubbs had to say about Gauff’s weakness.

Rennae Stubbs points out the weak forehand of Coco Gauff

While Gauff’s forehand has troubled her in the past as well, it is something that has been much talked about owing to her poor form. Moreover, her opponents have identified her weakness and will capitalize on it. But before any of that, Rennae Stubbs delivered a strong verdict on Gauff.

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She said, “She hasn’t looked great since winning the US Open. And you know, something, and I don’t want to rag on Brad Gilbert, because I’m gonna never hear the end of it. Because I work with him at ESPN.”

Further, she went on to add, “But you know, him saying to Chris McKendree at the Australian Open when she said, Well, are you concerned about the forehand? And he said no. And he said, Well, where are you working on? And he put his hand up? And he said zero zip zip nada? I’m not going to change it. I’m not going to work on it. And I was like, Well, I got that.”

Despite the poor form, Stubbs is optimistic about Gauff’s performances at the upcoming Sunshine Double. The American sensation will play in front of her home crowd, which might be a huge boost for her.

Stubbs wants Gauff to bounce back

In the same podcast, the Australian coach was hopeful about Coco Gauff shining on her home turf next month. With two big tournaments coming up in Indian Wells and Miami, it is a wonderful opportunity for the 19-year-old to turn around her season.

Stubbs mentioned, “And you know, getting her back into the US obviously, with Indian Wells and Miami, she’ll have tremendous support. So that really does help. And she does play great with support.”

But before that, Coco Gauff will look to work on her weakness of forehand and try to overcome it. Do you think Gauff can dig deep in the Sunshine Double? Let us know your views in the comments below.