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Coco Gauff Admits Serving Was the Toughest Part Despite Beating Paolini to Reach Wuhan Final

In a gritty performance at the 2025 Wuhan Open, Coco Gauff secured her place in the final by defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3. However, the American admitted afterward that one particular aspect of her game gave her trouble—all match long.

A Hard-Fought Victory Over Paolini
The match lived up to expectations: high intensity, frequent momentum swings, and pressure points at every turn. Gauff, seeded No. 3, faced a resilient Paolini who had earlier ousted Iga Świątek. Throughout the match, both players traded breaks and had difficulty holding serve consistently.

Eventually, Gauff steadied her game in the latter stages, claiming the final four games of the match to close it out.With that, she booked a date in the final, setting up a marquee showdown with Jessica Pegula.

“Tough on the Serve,” She Said
Despite advancing in straight sets, Gauff was candid in her post-match remarks. She revealed that serving was the toughest aspect of her performance.

“It was tough, especially on the serve. But I did what I needed to do to get through.”

Indeed, match statistics highlight her serving struggles:

She committed seven double faults across the two sets.
In one stretch, she incurred five consecutive double faults.
Her second-serve points win rate was relatively low, and she was broken multiple times.
Despite that, her composure under pressure and ability to rebound from shaky moments proved decisive.

What Lies Ahead: Final vs Pegula
Gauff’s opponent in the Wuhan final will be Jessica Pegula, who earlier upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the title match. Pegula’s comeback victory came in three sets and was a showcase of resilience.

For the final, Gauff will need to bring more stability to her serve—minimizing double faults and being more consistent in her second-serve points. If she can clean that up, her talent, court coverage, and mental toughness make her a serious title threat.