The major adjustment Coco Gauff has been told could help beat Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka ends Gauff’s Miami Open title hopes with final winCoco Gauff’s Miami Open run came to an end on Saturday when she lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The 20-year-old American, now ranked third in the world, couldn’t overcome Sabalenka, who took the match 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.
Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sabalenka ends Gauff’s Miami Open title hopes with final win Coco Gauff’s Miami Open run came to an end on Saturday when she lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The 20-year-old American, now ranked third in the world, couldn’t overcome Sabalenka, who took the match 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Sabalenka’s victory was not just another title win.
The triumph made her just the fifth woman in history to achieve the ‘Sunshine Double’, a rare feat that highlights her remarkable form this season. Gauff hit seven double faults during the match and has had issues with her serve for over a year now. But according to Rick Macci, there’s another area of her game she needs to focus on if she wants to start getting the better of Sabalenka.
Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Coco Gauff is encouraged to change her return game against Aryna Sabalenka Rick Macci is a name that carries weight in tennis. He played a key role in the early careers of both Serena and Venus Williams. Macci has an eye for talent, and he’s already backed Victoria Mboko to reach world number one status.
He’s also worked with the likes of Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova, so when he speaks about adjustments, people tend to listen. This time, he’s focused on how Coco Gauff could tweak her return game. Speaking on X, Macci said: “Coco can flip the script sooner than later against Sabalenka with one major league strategic adjustment.