Coco Gauff delivered one of her strongest performances since the French Open final, cruising past her opening opponent in Wuhan on Wednesday.
Gauff, whose game is built around resilience and determination, had little trouble against Moyuka Uchijima, claiming a 6-1, 6-0 win to start her campaign in China.
It’s been a difficult stretch for Gauff over the past few months, but this performance was another sign of her recent progress and renewed confidence.
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The American had major serving issues during the North American hard-court swing, but she seems to be regaining consistency since bringing on biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan.
Regardless of where her form stands, Gauff has always played well in China. This latest victory now puts her ahead of one of