Overview
- Gauff reached the Miami Open final in a three-set loss to Aryna Sabalenka after four three-set wins, a run that lifted her to WTA No. 3 ahead of Iga Swiatek.
- Belinda Bencic told reporters in Charleston that Gauff deserves fewer negative comments, calling her a deserving No. 3 and highlighting her movement and change of pace.
- Bencic also said Gauff’s serve is very fast when it lands, even as the American’s rhythm can waver during matches.
- Former world No. 21 Steve Johnson said on the Nothing Major Show that Gauff is the third-best player if her serve holds up, praising her ability to compete and draw energy from the crowd.
- Serve numbers remain the concern, with 431 double faults in 2025 and 162 in 22 matches this season, including 38 in six Miami matches, despite work with biomechanics coach Gavin MacMillan.