Coco Gauff battles her way into Miami Open third round
Coco Gauff made her 2026 Miami Open debut against Elisabetta Cocciaretto who defeated her a few weks ago in Doha in straight sets. It was the first time tennis fans saw Gauff since her March 8 midmatch retirement at Indian Wells against Alexandra Eala. She has been dealing with a nerve issue in her left arm.
The arm was not wrapped, and she showed no visible signs of discomfort. MORE: American Ethan Quinn stuns World No. 12 Casper Ruud at Miami Open Coco Gauff prevailed in 3 sets over 2 hours Gauff dropped the first set, but Cocciaretto was frustrating her even in the latter sets.
Cocciaretto takes the ball very quickly on the fast Miami Open courts, and Gauff was forced to react quickly. Serving woes continued. The double faults were not as frequent, but they came at inopportune times.
Her best game was the eighth game of the third set. Gauff’s serving was great, and she showed her athleticism and tremendous shotmaking skills. MORE: Aryna Sabalenka arrives to Miami Open with viral championship flair How healthy is Gauff?
We really do not know how healthy she is. It has been 12 days since Gauff retired with a firework sensation pulsing down her left arm. It is safe to assume she is less than 100%.