Coco Gauff advanced in the French Open by defeating Tereza Valentova 6-2, 6-4, despite facing significant challenges with her serve, evidenced by her 23 unforced errors. The 21-year-old managed to break back after each service game she lost, demonstrating her competitive spirit. Her father highlighted the need for Gauff to improve her serving consistency as she progresses in the tournament. Gauff will next face Marie Bouzkova as she seeks to repeat her strong performances from past appearances at Roland-Garros.
Gauff got broken five times against Valentova, yet she rebounded to break back each time, demonstrating resilience and a sense of urgency in her game.
Despite shaky serving and 23 unforced errors, Gauff managed to secure a 6-2, 6-4 victory, showcasing her ability to adapt under pressure.
Her father Corey emphasized Gauff's need to improve her serve: 'You don't want to get too far behind... It's not really a break until you hold.'
As Gauff heads into her next match against Bouzkova, the pressure of maintaining serves becomes crucial for her if she hopes to advance.
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