Ah, Roland Garros—the red clay runway where tennis dreams either blossom or face-plant. And while Coco Gauff has danced her way into the hearts of fans worldwide (and into a few Grand Slam finals), that elusive French Open title still plays hard to get. Former U.S. Open champ Andy Roddick has tossed his hat into the commentary ring, giving his two cents on why Coco’s trophy cabinet doesn’t yet include the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen.
Roddick, never one to sugarcoat, thinks it’s a blend of “still learning” and “serve woes.” Gauff’s game is fierce, sure, but when your second serve starts acting like it has stage fright, even clay can’t save you. She’s leading the WTA in double faults this year—a title no one’s fighting her for. But Andy’s not worried. In fact, he’s more in the “Coco’s gonna crack it soon” camp, betting that her raw athleticism and grit will eventually steamroll any hiccups in her technique.
Let’s not forget—she’s only 21. Most of us were still trying to parallel park at that age, not tackle top-seeded juggernauts in front of millions. Roddick’s point is clear: Coco’s knocking on the door, and sooner or later, that door’s going to swing wide open, preferably after a monster forehand down the line.
So, why hasn’t she won that final yet? Timing, nerves, and maybe a little clay court karma. But with the way she’s charging, don’t be surprised if Paris finally says oui to Coco.
