Gauff’s forehand: fearless, bold, defining her tennis

Gauff’s forehand: fearless, bold, defining her tennis

At the 2026 Australian Open , Coco Gauff — the third seed — has been progressing steadily through the draw, combining resilience with tactical maturity.  She opened the campaign with a confident straight‑sets win over Kamilla Rakhimova , imposing herself from the baseline despite early serving wobbles.  In the second round, Gauff was even more commanding, dispatching Olga Danilovic in just over 75 minutes to move into the third round with few dramas.  Her recent third‑round match against fellow American Hailey Baptiste saw her rally from a set down to win 3‑6, 6‑0, 6‑3 — a clear display of mental strength when things briefly drifted.  She’s now set to face Karolina Muchova with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line — proof that even when challenged, Gauff finds a way to reset and impose her game. The forehand: defining strength and vulnerability What stands out most about Gauff’s tennis — and what has repeatedly defined her Australian Open runs over the years — is her forehand : it’s a weapo…