MusaTennis star Coco Gauff has made a surprising and “weird” admission about transitioning between singles and doubles play on the WTA Tour. Despite being one of the most successful young players in both formats, the 20-year-old American revealed that switching between the two disciplines isn’t always as smooth as fans might think.
Speaking at the Canadian Open 2025, Gauff admitted, “It’s kind of weird how different singles and doubles feel—even though we’re playing the same sport.” She went on to say that the rhythm, positioning, and mindset between the two formats are totally different, and adjusting from one to the other can be mentally tricky.
Coco Gauff, who has achieved top-tier success in both singles and doubles—winning Grand Slam titles and WTA 1000s—explained that in singles, she’s more focused on long rallies and strategic shot-making, while in doubles, quick reactions and teamwork take over.
“Sometimes I go from a singles match right into a doubles match, and my brain has to reset,” she said. “It’s weird because you’d think it would come naturally, but it really doesn’t.”
Despite the challenges, Gauff said she enjoys both formats and believes playing doubles has helped improve her all-around game, particularly her net play and serve consistency. She also credits her doubles experience for strengthening her communication and on-court awareness.
Gauff often partners with fellow Americans, including Jessica Pegula, and has built a reputation as one of the strongest doubles players on the WTA Tour. Her ability to balance both formats continues to amaze fans and analysts alike.
As she advances through the Canadian Open in both singles and doubles draws, Coco Gauff’s candid comments offer fans an inside look at the complexity of excelling in multiple formats at the highest level of tennis.
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John Owolabi