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News1814-01-2026, 19:29

Coco Gauff Jokes About Missed Serve After Sinner's Similar Fate at AO 1 Point Slam

  • Coco Gauff humorously stated she felt better about her missed serve at the AO 1 Point Grand Slam after Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe also missed theirs.
  • Gauff was eliminated from the novelty event after serving into the net against Vekic, mirroring Sinner's earlier mistake against eventual winner Smith.
  • Australian amateur Jordan Smith became the first champion of the inaugural One-Point Slam, winning a million dollars.
  • Smith defeated Joanna Garland in the final at Rod Laver Arena, having also beaten World No. 2 Jannik Sinner earlier in the event.
  • The event featured 16 amateur players, 8 wildcards, and 24 professionals, including Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, with professionals limited to one serve.

Why It Matters: Coco Gauff found humor in her missed serve at the AO 1 Point Slam after top pros faced similar issues.

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