The WTA Finals are just around the corner, and the pressure is on! Expectations are soaring for Coco Gauff to make a significant impact. After a tough loss to current World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, analysts are dissecting what could be her secret weapon in the upcoming matches. With her incredible power and skill set, and exceptional movement, could Gauff be poised to take the Finals by storm?

On October 30th, Rennae Stubbs shared insights on The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, discussing Gauff’s chances at the Finals. As a former coach of Serena Williams, Stubbs has a keen eye for talent. She highlighted that the 20-year-old’s backhand is as good as the other players on tour. But there’s a catch, “If she serves less than six double faults in her matches, no matter what match she plays, she will win the tournament.” She said.

Stubbs was clear when she stated, “Yeah, of course,” in response to whether Gauff’s performance hinges on her serve. “Her serve is as big as anybody’s on tour, it’s a matter of getting the serve in the court and not getting the serve absolutely handed to her,” she noted. But drawing from her own experiences on court, Stubbs mentioned that Gauff’s serve could be a double-edged sword.

” I couldn’t get my serve in the court my first serve suffered because I was hitting myself because I was trying to get my first serve in the court because I didn’t want to hit a second serve,” she added. In her recent match against Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff started strong but ultimately faltered, committing a staggering 21 double faults. Stubbs pointed out that this inconsistency was pivotal, stating, “You’re serving 20-21 double faults in a match and you lose 6-3 or 6-4 in the third. You get your serve and you win.”

Despite her recent loss at the Wuhan Open, Gauff’s track record speaks volumes. She recently became the youngest China Open champion in 14 years after defeating Karolina Muchova with a commanding score of 6-1, 6-3. This victory marked her second WTA 1000 title and eighth career singles title, alongside accolades like the WTA Auckland Open singles champion and the “Best Tennis Player” award at the ESPYS.

So Gauff has proven her mettle on the court, with Stubbs’ analysis of her game, “That’s under 6 double faults per match. The likelihood is she probably wins every match, so we’ll see.”

However, she’s set to face formidable competition at the WTA Finals. Analysts are keenly watching how she navigates this pressure. Chalking it up to whether she can leverage her strengths to overcome any obstacles. With such a talented roster of players vying for the title. The big question is: will Gauff outperform her strongest competitors as she seeks to make her mark?

Coco reveals her thoughts about gearing up for the WTA Finals

A fierce battle is on the horizon as tennis stars like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff showcase their remarkable skills. With the draw just unveiled, Gauff finds herself in the Orange Group alongside Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and Barbora Krejcikova. Among these competitors, Swiatek poses the biggest threat to Gauff. Especially since Pegula and Krejcikova haven’t been in top form lately. Additionally, Swiatek returns after a lengthy break and some coaching controversies.

As Gauff gears up for this pivotal tournament, she radiates a sense of calm and excitement. Ahead of the WTA Finals, she shared her enthusiasm for the event, saying, “I’m looking at dresses. They have a lot of things planned for us. I’m super excited.” With such a positive attitude, it’s clear that Gauff is ready to bring her best game to the court in Riyadh.

On the other hand, Swiatek is determined to reclaim her spot at the top of the WTA rankings. Aryna Sabalenka currently holds the No. 1 position with 9,016 points. Swiatek trails closely behind with 7,970 points and must defend her title from last year’s Finals. Competing alongside Sabalenka and Swiatek in Riyadh will be tough opponents like Elena Rybakina, who is making a big comeback after the US Open, and Jasmine Paolini.

With so much at stake, the athletes are primed for an unforgettable showdown in Riyadh! Do you think Rennae’s prediction for Coco will work out for the American when the time arrives? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!