Coco Gauff Overcomes 23 Double Faults to Win Montreal Match

Coco Gauff faced a challenging match against fellow American Danielle Collins in the second round of the National Bank Open in Montreal, ultimately winning 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2) despite a high number of unforced errors and double faults. Gauff recorded 23 double faults—the most at the WTA level since 2011—and combined with Collins’ 13 double faults and 80 unforced errors, the match was marked by inconsistent serving and numerous mistakes. Gauff’s serving woes were attributed to a recent change in her serving grip, which affected her performance, but her resilience and mental strength helped her prevail in a lengthy and intense contest. The match was characterized by multiple momentum shifts, with Collins twice coming back from breaks down and both players struggling on serve. Despite the struggles, Gauff remains the tournament’s top seed in the absence of Aryna Sabalenka and will face Veronika Kudermetova in the third round. Gauff acknowledged the frustration of playing poorly but expressed hope that this difficult match would prepare her for stronger performances moving forward.