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Rennae Stubbs has urged Coco Gauff to take an extended break from the tour to work on her forehand ahead of the American's bid to defend her China Open title in Beijing.
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As the China Open approaches, coach Rennae Stubbs has offered pointed advice for Coco Gauff: step away from the tour and fix your forehand.
Stubbs, currently working with Serena Williams, has long argued that Gauff needs a proper off-season to address persistent weaknesses. While the American has spent 13 months refining her serve alongside biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan, Stubbs insists the forehand remains a glaring issue.
The problem, Stubbs argues, is structural. The relentless WTA calendar leaves players precious little time to overhaul technical elements mid-season. Competing week after week simply doesn't allow for meaningful change.
Whether or not Gauff heeds that counsel, she arrives in Beijing with strong credentials. The 2024 champion boasts a remarkable 14-2 career record at this event, and first-round matches get underway on Wednesday.
She's far from the only headline act. Elina Svitolina returns for her eighth appearance, while Naomi Osaka - the 2019 winner - adds further star power to the draw.
Wednesday's action features some intriguing contests. Iva Lys takes on 16-year-old local hope Sun Xinran, and top doubles seed Katerina Siniakova faces Magda Linette in singles. Maria Sakkari awaits the winner of Storm Hunter versus Lin Yu Jun. Alina Korneeva, meanwhile, has pulled out with a thigh injury.
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