Coco Gauff’s Forehand Test, Osaka’s Serve, and the Grass-Court Question at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff’s Forehand Test, Osaka’s Serve, and the Grass-Court Question at Wimbledon

July 5, 2026 · 42 min

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The episode discusses Coco Gauff's evolving forehand and her performance at Wimbledon, including insights on her match against Belinda Bencic and the upcoming challenge with Jessica Pegula.

Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon run has shifted the conversation around her forehand. The stroke is not fully solved, but it is becoming more specific in its vulnerabilities and more useful in point construction. Alvin and Torrey break down why her win over Belinda Bencic showed real progress: more height, more spin, better resets, and a clearer path toward turning a pressured wing into a tactical asset. The next test is Jessica Pegula, whose flatter ball and grass-court instincts are well suited to c...

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