Top Seed Coco Gauff Overcomes Serving Woes to Win Montreal Match

Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory over Danielle Collins at the National Bank Open in Montreal, overcoming 23 double faults in a nearly three-hour match that ended 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2). Despite serving struggles and a record number of double faults, Gauff demonstrated resilience and mental toughness, finishing the match with a decisive ace and maintaining her composure during critical points. Collins also struggled with her serve, committing 13 double faults, and nearly upset the top seed by serving for the match in the final set. This victory marks Gauff's first win since her French Open triumph and her return from a Wimbledon first-round exit, where serving issues also plagued her. Gauff, the tournament's top seed following Aryna Sabalenka's withdrawal, will face Veronika Kudermetova in the third round, aiming to sharpen her serve as she progresses. The match was characterized by a high number of unforced errors and highlight-reel winners, reflecting the intense and unpredictable nature of the contest.