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Coco Gauff recently staged another remarkable comeback at the 2025 Omnium Banque Nationale in Montréal, rallying from a set and a break down to defeat Veronika Kudermetova 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 and advance to the round of 16[1]. This victory marked her second consecutive escape in Montréal, after a tough win in her tournament opener against Danielle Collins. Gauff, currently ranked No. 2 in the WTA rankings, has faced challenges with consistency since her second Grand Slam title at the French Open, including a disappointing 0-2 run on grass and a first-round Wimbledon exit to Dayana Yastremska[1][3].

Looking ahead, Gauff is aiming for a third straight quarterfinal appearance in Montréal, next facing Victoria Mboko. Gauff previously defeated Mboko in May at the Rome event, rebounding after a first-set loss. In their last encounter, Gauff’s serve was shaky—she hit eight double faults—yet she praised Mboko’s athleticism, especially her movement, calling her one of the best athletes on tour[2]. Historically, Gauff holds a 6-0 record against Canadian players in WTA events[2].

Double faults have recently become a topic for Gauff, who admitted it feels “weird” that she commits significantly more in singles than in doubles. In Montréal, she struck 23 double faults in her match against Collins and 14 against Kudermetova on her way to the round of 16[8].

Gauff’s recent grass season ended abruptly with her shocking exit in the first round at Wimbledon 2025, where she lost to world number 42 Yastremska. Despite the disappointment, Gauff emphasized in her post-match press conference that she would use the setback as motivation ahead of the US Open swing[3][5].

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