Coco Gauff started off her 2024 Italian Open campaign with a tremendous performance and an easy win over Magdalena Frech.
Gauff once played in the Roland Garros final, showcasing her skill on clay courts. However, her performance can vary, and she doesn’t always reach her peak level.
Gauff’s strong performance in this match sets her up well for the latter stages of the WTA 1000 event. She faced an opponent she typically handles easily, and that trend continued in this match.
While Frech is a competent player, her strengths lie on faster surfaces, leading to her struggles against Gauff’s solid game in this match.
Gauff displayed an all-around strong game, including an improved forehand, which has been a weak point in the past.
Despite a shaky start, Gauff recovered quickly, taking control of the match and ultimately winning in straight sets.
Gauff’s ability to break her opponents on clay helped secure her victory, although she also faced challenges on her own serve.
Despite facing strong returners, Gauff maintained her solid play to secure a comfortable victory in straight sets.
With a convincing win, Gauff advances to the next round and awaits the winner of the upcoming match between Elina Avanesyan and Jaqueline Cristian.
