Motivation
Be it during practice, interviews, or matches, Gauff’s desire to excel is visible and relentless. Her entire career, capped by that spectacular summer effort, has vividly demonstrated what a great competitor she is. The question now becomes how Gauff will direct that motivation. It’s not easy for a seasoned pro who’s become a Top 10 mainstay to make technical changes and remain in contention for big titles. So, while we can expect Gauff to compete hard this fall, the more intriguing topic is how she will manage her off-season time—technique, tactics, coaching, and more that defines the process.
Tournaments to Watch
Gauff is entered in both Hologic WTA Tour 1000 events: the China Open in Beijing that starts on September 23—a year ago, Gauff lost in the semis to Iga Swiatek—followed by the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, that gets underway starting October 7 (Wuhan was last played in 2019).
Seeded third in Beijing, Gauff will open against either Clara Burel or Caroline Dolehide following a first-round bye.
