section_path: Playing style and coaching
section_name: Playing style and coaching
paragraph_text: Playing style and coaching
  
  Hard courts and clay are Gauff's favorite surfaces. Although many analysts would describe her as an "opportunistic counterpuncher",she describes herself as having a highly aggressive play style and a powerful serve, while on the defensive side she uses her athleticism and speed to remain in points.
  
  From July 2023 to September 2024 her coach was Brad Gilbert. Gilbert encouraged Gauff to put high, heavy topspin on her ball and to chase down balls in every corner of the court. In September 2024 Gauff hired coach Matt Daly, who has focused on improving her serve and forehand with a grip on her racket that is closer to the eastern backhand style rather than the more frequently used continental style.
  
  Hard courts and clay are Gauff's favorite surfaces. Although many analysts would describe her as an "opportunistic counterpuncher",she describes herself as having a highly aggressive play style and a powerful serve, while on the defensive side she uses her athleticism and speed to remain in points.
  
  From July 2023 to September 2024 her coach was Brad Gilbert. Gilbert encouraged Gauff to put high, heavy topspin on her ball and to chase down balls in every corner of the court. In September 2024 Gauff hired coach Matt Daly, who has focused on improving her serve and forehand with a grip on her racket that is closer to the eastern backhand style rather than the more frequently used continental style.