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Keys To The Match

United States of America United States of America

C. Gauff

  • Attack with the forehand immediately after second serves to take control before rallies develop

  • Use heavy topspin to push Rakhimova deep and force errors from uncomfortable positions

  • Stay aggressive on break point chances where conversion rates have been strongest

Uzbekistan Uzbekistan

K. Rakhimova

  • Rely on conditioning to stay solid in longer rallies where fitness can become a factor

  • Step inside the baseline on second serves to cut off Gauff's forehand setup patterns

  • Keep balls deep and heavy through medium-length rallies to test consistency and patience

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Path To Victory

Coco Gauff

United States of America United States of America

C. Gauff

R1
Uzbekistan K. Rakhimova
Upcoming

19th Jan
Winner of

O. Danilovic or V. Williams

Uzbekistan Uzbekistan

K. Rakhimova

R1
United States of America C. Gauff
Upcoming

19th Jan
Winner of

O. Danilovic or V. Williams

Recent Match Ups

0
1

K. Rakhimova

C. Gauff

Season 2025

Event Round Winner Score
WTA Beijing, China Women Singles Round of 64
K. Rakhimova
C. Gauff
4
-
6
0
-
6

Recent Performances

Prior to AO26

Coco Gauff

United States of America United States of America

C. Gauff

Season 2026

United Cup
C. Gauff
I. Swiatek
6
6
4
2
United Cup
C. Gauff
M. Sakkari
6
6
3
2
United Cup
C. Gauff
J. Bouzas Maneiro
1
7 7
0
6
6 3
6
United Cup
C. Gauff
S. Sierra
6
6
1
1

Season 2025

WTA Finals Women Singles
A. Sabalenka
C. Gauff
7 7
6
6 5
2
WTA Finals Women Singles
C. Gauff
J. Paolini
6
6
3
2
WTA Finals Women Singles
C. Gauff
J. Pegula
3
7 7
2
6
6 4
6
WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles Final
J. Pegula
C. Gauff
4
5
6
7

Uzbekistan Uzbekistan

K. Rakhimova

Season 2026

WTA Adelaide 1, Australia Women Singles Qualification final
S. Cirstea
K. Rakhimova
7
6
6
3
WTA Adelaide 1, Australia Women Singles Qualification
K. Rakhimova
S. Zhang
7
5
6
5
7
4
WTA Brisbane, Australia Women Singles Qualification final
R. Sramkova
K. Rakhimova
6
6
1
2
WTA Brisbane, Australia Women Singles Qualification round 1
A. Sharma
K. Rakhimova
2
2
6
6

Season 2025

WTA 125K Angers, France Women Singles Final
T. Korpatsch
K. Rakhimova
3
6
6
7
WTA 125K Angers, France Women Singles Semifinal
K. Rakhimova
A. Ruzic
4
6
7
6
3
5
WTA 125K Angers, France Women Singles Quarterfinal
M. Barthel
K. Rakhimova
3
6
6
7
WTA 125K Angers, France Women Singles Round of 16
L. Klimovicova
K. Rakhimova
0
7
3
6
6
6

Top Ranked / Year

Coco Gauff

United States of America United States of America

C. Gauff

Uzbekistan Uzbekistan

K. Rakhimova

3 2026 91
3 2025 97
3 2024 61
3 2023 99
7 2022 94
22 2021 120
48 2020 155
68 2019 193
875 2018 831
*AI-assisted content. Errors may occur

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