Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs has one game-changing advice for Coco Gauff ahead of French Open
Serena Williams’ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, offered critical advice for Coco Gauff ahead of the 2025 French Open, focusing on fixing her serve to boost her chances at Roland Garros. On *The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast*, Stubbs pinpointed Gauff’s service motion as a key issue, particularly after her seven double faults and 55 unforced errors in the Italian Open final loss to Jasmine Paolini on May 19, 2025. Stubbs advised Gauff to adopt a more balanced “rocking” motion and hold back on her forward motion before tossing the ball, which could reduce double faults by improving consistency and adding spin. “She’s already moving forward and down on the ball… it limits her chance for a strong three-quarter serve,” Stubbs explained, noting that this tweak could make her serve more reliable under pressure.[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-serena-williams-ex-coach-rennae-stubbs-one-game-changing-advice-coco-gauff-ahead-french-open)[](https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/tennis/2572178-ex-coach-rennae-stub-offers-key-serve-advice-to-coco-gauff-ahead-of-french-open)
Stubbs believes that if Gauff keeps double faults below six per match, she could dominate, given her strong baseline game and clay-court aptitude, as shown in her 2022 French Open final run. Gauff’s recent form, including her semifinal win over Qinwen Zheng in Rome, highlights her potential, with Stubbs praising her doubles experience for enhancing her net play. Despite Gauff’s struggles with consistency, Stubbs remains optimistic, predicting a deep run at Roland Garros if she refines her serve. This advice comes as Gauff navigates a transitional phase with a new coaching team after parting with Brad Gilbert, making Stubbs’ technical insights timely for her French Open campaign.
