Coco Gauff is on a roll this season, and this weekend she has a golden opportunity to capture her first WTA 1000 title of 2026. The stage is set at the same tournament where she came agonizingly close last year—falling to Jasmine Paolini in front of a roaring home crowd. This time, it's Elina Svitolina standing between Gauff and the trophy.

But before the big match, the 2023 US Open champion took a moment to address something that's been bugging her about the sport itself. During a press conference, a journalist noted how brutally unforgiving tennis scoring can be. Gauff didn't just agree—she had a specific change in mind.

"Yeah, it is very brutal at times, and also favourable at times," Gauff said. "I think the uniqueness about our sport is literally it's not over until it's over." Then she added, "If there's anything I would change about the scoring? Maybe, like, the way the games are 15-Love, 30-Love. That doesn't make any sense to me. It's so hard to explain that to people. It's 15-30, but it goes to 40. Why? I don't know, 1-0, 1-All situation. At least make it incrementally. It should be 45 not 40 so yeah."

It's a classic tennis quirk that has puzzled newcomers for generations. The scoring system—15, 30, 40, game—dates back centuries, but even top pros like Gauff find it confusing. For casual fans tuning in, it can be a barrier to fully enjoying the sport. Her suggestion to use 45 instead of 40 would at least make the math more logical.

Meanwhile, Svitolina has already shared her game plan for their upcoming clash, promising a tough battle. With Gauff's momentum and her candid thoughts on modernizing tennis, this weekend's final is shaping up to be more than just a title match—it's a conversation starter for the future of the game.