Former US Open champion Coco Gauff has split with legendary coach Brad Gilbert following a successful 14-month spell together.
The partnership saw the American star win four titles since the start of July 2023 – including her maiden Grand Slam title in New York last summer – but she was unable to defend her title this year with the 20-year-old knocked out in the fourth round by compatriot Emma Navarro.
Gilbert, who also works as a TV analyst, joined Gauff’s team as a consultant last July before he was promoted to a coaching role in November.
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The 63-year-old helped Gauff to a career-high world No 2 in June, but he has now wished her well for the future and said he was looking forward to his next challenge as a coach.
“Thanks to Coco Gauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer run in 2023 and for 14 months of incredible team effort,” Gilbert wrote in a social media message, posted on X.
“Coco, at just 20 years young, your future is incredibly bright, and I wish you nothing but continued success ahead. I’m excited for the next chapter in my coaching career.”
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