Gauff could hit some of the hardest first serves on tour, but her iffy second serve and wonky forehand had never been a secret. When she hits a forehand, she uses what’s known as an extreme Western grip,

Coco Gauff has made improvements to her serving and her forehand. And the strides in both of those areas are among the reasons she's considered one of the few women ready to challenge two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Australian Open.

Given everything she has already achieved in her fledgling career – and the weight of expectation she has borne as one of tennis’ rising superstars – it’s sometimes easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still only 20 years old.

After a disappointing US Open, Coco Gauff made changes to her game and her coaching staff. The results have been undeniable.

American tennis star Coco Gauff said she feels confident going into the upcoming Australian Open after a bright start to the new season.

The young American star will look to win her second-ever Grand Slam and improve upon her semifinal performance from last year at the 2025 Australian Open.