Rising Tennis Star Coco Gauff Struggles to Find her Momentum in 2025 Season
The highly talented World No.3 Coco Gauff is currently facing a challenging start to her 2025 season, still in search of her first title. After a stellar performance last year with victories at the China Open and her first WTA Finals title, Gauff was expected to continue her winning streak this year. However, her journey has been far from smooth sailing.
Gauff began the season on a high note, dominating at the United Cup and helping secure the title for Team USA. She also showed promise at the Australian Open but fell short in the quarterfinals against Paula Badosa. Since then, her performance has been inconsistent, with early exits in the Middle East Swing tournaments and a disappointing fourth-round elimination at Indian Wells by Belinda Bencic.
Former WTA ace Andrea Petkovic weighed in on Gauff’s struggles, attributing them to changes in her game that might not have fully settled yet. Petkovic pointed out that Gauff’s new coach, Matt Daly, made adjustments to her serve grip, which could be affecting her performance on the court. The German tennis star expressed concerns that Gauff may be reverting to old habits, leading to unforced errors and struggles against lower-ranked opponents.
Despite her recent setbacks, Gauff’s potential and talent are undeniable. With an impressive record that includes being a 2022 French Open finalist and clinching the doubles title at Roland Garros in 2024, Gauff has proven her ability to compete at the highest level. Tennis analysts like Rennae Stubbs have highlighted her as a favorite for future Grand Slam events, especially on clay courts where her baseline skills shine.
As Gauff gears up for the Stuttgart Open starting on April 17, all eyes will be on her to see if she can regain her winning form. With only 1190 points in the race to the WTA Finals and the top eight players qualifying for the prestigious event in Riyadh, Gauff will need to find her rhythm quickly to secure a spot among the elite. Fans and experts alike are hopeful that the young American star will overcome her current challenges and add more titles to her already impressive resume.
