As Coco Gauff’s Losing Streak Transformed Into a Winning One, Serena Williams’ Former Hitting Partner Recalls the Turning Point in the US Open Champ’s Fortunes

One pivotal moment was when Jenkins, now a key member of Gauff's coaching team, revealed a critical career juncture.

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The Match that Transformed Coco Gauff's Tennis Journey

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Jarmere Jenkins, Coco Gauff's coach, reveals the pivotal moment in Coco's rise to tennis stardom during a candid podcast conversation.

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It all began with a Quarterfinals match against Belinda Bencic at the Citi Open in 2023.

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Jenkins reflects on the strategic breakthrough and how it transformed Coco's game, leading to a flood of victories and a bright future in tennis.

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Jenkins explained, “There is one match that I could think about that started everything, that match that we played against Belinda where we were kind of giving her some strategy to work on and practices leading up to that match. And seeing how she was able to translate it over.

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He continued... Seeing how it worked during practice and how it worked during the match, it made me wonder, that’s the formula right there, that’s what we need to keep working on and that’s how we need to keep going about things and it just clicked. I think once it started to click for her, once she kinda went like this is what i need to be doing during the point, I think that’s when she started to believe that it’s coming.”

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Coco Gauff's Tennis Triumphs Continue

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After the pivotal moment shared by Jarmere Jenkins, Coco Gauff's tennis journey surged ahead.

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Her remarkable performance at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, Cincinnati Masters, and the US Open Grand Slam showcases her dedication and strategic brilliance, with a bright future ahead.

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As Coco Gauff’s Losing Streak Transformed Into a Winning One, Serena Williams’ Former Hitting Partner Recalls the Turning Point in the US Open Champ’s Fortunes

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One pivotal moment was when Jenkins, now a key member of Gauff's coaching team, revealed a critical career juncture.

In the exciting world of tennis, victory goes beyond skill; it's about strategy and breakthroughs. On "Black Spin Global: The Podcast," the story of Coco Gauff's rise to tennis stardom unfolds, guided by Jarmere Jenkins, once Serena Williams' practice partner.

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The Match that Transformed Coco Gauff's Tennis Journey

Jarmere Jenkins, Coco Gauff's coach, reveals the pivotal moment in Coco's rise to tennis stardom during a candid podcast conversation.

Coco Gauff's Transformational Tennis Moment

It all began with a Quarterfinals match against Belinda Bencic at the Citi Open in 2023.

Jenkins reflects on the strategic breakthrough and how it transformed Coco's game, leading to a flood of victories and a bright future in tennis.

Jenkins explained, “There is one match that I could think about that started everything, that match that we played against Belinda where we were kind of giving her some strategy to work on and practices leading up to that match. And seeing how she was able to translate it over.

Coco Gauff's Tennis Triumphs Continue

After the pivotal moment shared by Jarmere Jenkins, Coco Gauff's tennis journey surged ahead.

Coco Gauff's Tennis Journey Shines Bright

Her remarkable performance at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, Cincinnati Masters, and the US Open Grand Slam showcases her dedication and strategic brilliance, with a bright future ahead.

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