MusaCoco Gauff made a powerful statement at the Canadian Open, even if the road to victory was a little rocky. In her first match since the French Open final, the 20-year-old American tennis star fought hard to defeat Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina in three sets — despite a shocking 23 double faults!
Yes, you read that right. Twenty-three. Most players would crumble under that kind of pressure, but not Coco. She kept her cool, stayed focused, and fought her way back, proving once again why she’s one of the most exciting young talents in tennis.
The match started off tough. Gauff dropped the first set 6-4, and it looked like her serve was completely off. But if there’s one thing we know about Coco, it’s that she never gives up. She bounced back strong, taking the second set 6-4 and then completely turning things around with a dominant 6-2 finish in the third set.
Fans watching the match were on edge, not just because of the double faults, but because Gauff kept finding a way to recover. Her groundstrokes were powerful, her movement sharp, and her determination obvious. While her serve clearly gave her trouble, everything else in her game seemed to click when it mattered most.
This win is important for Gauff, especially after her tough loss in the French Open final. Many were curious to see how she would respond after that emotional defeat. Her performance in Canada showed that she’s mentally strong and ready to bounce back — even if it’s not always perfect tennis.
Coco herself admitted after the match that it wasn’t her best serving day, but she focused on competing and giving it everything she had. That kind of honesty and grit is what makes her so easy to root for. At just 20 years old, she continues to show maturity beyond her years.
Now that she’s got this first win under her belt since Roland Garros, fans can expect her to find more rhythm as the tournament goes on. If she can clean up the serve, there’s no telling how far she can go.
One thing’s for sure — Coco Gauff’s matches are never boring, and she’s always full of surprises. Her comeback win in Canada reminds everyone why she’s one of the brightest stars in the game.
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