Coco Gauff: Former US Open champion splits with legendary coach Brad Gilbert after profitable spell collectively | Tennis Information

Former US Open champion Coco Gauff has break up with legendary coach Brad Gilbert following a profitable 14-month spell collectively.

The partnership noticed the American star win 4 titles because the begin of July 2023 – together with her maiden Grand Slam title in New York final summer season – however she was unable to defend her title this 12 months with the 20-year-old knocked out within the fourth spherical by compatriot Emma Navarro.

Gilbert, who additionally works as a TV analyst, joined Gauff’s group as a guide final July earlier than he was promoted to a training position in November.

The 63-year-old helped Gauff to a career-high world No 2 in June, however he has now wished her effectively for the longer term and mentioned he was trying ahead to his subsequent problem as a coach.

“Because of Coco Gauff and the whole group for a fully superb summer season run in 2023 and for 14 months of unimaginable group effort,” Gilbert wrote in a social media message, posted on X.

“Coco, at simply 20 years younger, your future is extremely vivid, and I want you nothing however continued success forward. I am excited for the subsequent chapter in my teaching profession.”

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