Coco Gauff has parted ways with Brad Gilbert after her US Open disappointment; Watch all the ATP and WTA action on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ which is integrated into Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app
Wednesday 18 September 2024 21:37, UK
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.
A difficult contest saw problems with her serve, hitting 19 double faults and firing 60 unforced errors, with Gauff later admitted her exit was "disappointing".
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.
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."
Gauff responded with an X post of her own, adding: "Thank you Brad Gilbert! We had an incredible run and I wish you all the best in the future!"
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