“I have to work on consistency. overall,“ is what Coco Gauff was forced to admit after a disappointing defeat in the Cincinnati Open. The WTA star, who once used to rule the hard-courts, is now seen consistently struggling to regain her strength. While tennis analysts, former pros as well as fans are busy figuring out the aspects that need to be worked on, Jim Courier came forward to reveal another scare. The 53-year-old recently discussed an external factor that is common in both Cincinnati as well as courts of Flushing Meadows. Will this lead to the failure of the US Open title defense?
Recently, tennis analysts Jim Courier and Brett Haber spoke about the unique playing conditions at the Cincinnati Open. Besides all other aspects that make it a tough ground, their attention mainly revolved around the Court Pace Index (CPI). The CPI is a measurement that helps players understand how quickly the surface plays by assessing the ball’s speed before and after it hits the court.
Looking at the ongoing event, the CPI is 42 out of 50, which is considered relatively fast. Officials from the upcoming US Open have confirmed that the court speed at Flushing Meadows will be similar, suggesting that Cincinnati is a good preparation ground for the final Grand Slam of the year.
