Serve Overhaul Shows Progress but Execution Remains a Concern

New analysis recognizes improved serve reliability under Gavin MacMillan but cautions that the available evidence does not establish that Gauff’s serve has become a weapon; robust serve statistics are still needed. Second-serve and pressure-point vulnerabilities remain concerns, while an undated feature’s 47–15 record and 12 double faults in the US Open quarterfinal need verification. A season leaderboard lists 708 winners in 62 matches, fifth in 2026.