Honestly, this was such an improvement!

Coco Gauff does something remarkable on serve during latest match in Wuhan as she ‘lays down a marker’ to all her rivals

Coco Gauff has progressed at the Wuhan Open by beating Japanese player Moyuka Uchijima in comprehensive style.

Gauff is on course to break a 20-year record at the Wuhan Open, and after a disappointing China Open, this was a very impressive showing.

Gauff was questioned by Rennae Stubbs after a 58-minute defeat to Amanda Anisimova last week, but here she bounced back with aplomb.

The 21-year-old defeated Uchijima to the loss of just one game with the 6-1, 6-0 victory, going a long way towards silencing her doubters.

Coco Gauff did something remarkable on serve during Wuhan Open win
Naturally, Gauff will have to showcase this level of brilliance against better opposition as the tournament progresses, but this was a great start.

Gauff is far and away the top of the pops when it comes to double faults on the WTA Tour in 2025, but here she failed to serve a single double.

Furthermore, she won a staggering 89% of her points on first serve and managed to get her own first serve in 85% of the time.

Gauff missed just five first serves in the entire match, and that represents a real sign of improvement.

The one thing that has always held Gauff back in terms of total domination is her service game and on this evidence, positive strides forward have been made away from the court.

After the match, Gauff told Sky Sports Tennis: “Today was a good match for me, I played well, so I’m super happy to be back here in Wuhan and move on to the next round.

“I have no expectations. It’s the last tournament for me in Asia, so I am going to enjoy my last week here and then go back home and get ready for the WTA Finals.”