Gauff and Gilbert split as coach looks to ‘next chapter’and coach Brad Gilbert are parting company after the player suffered a frustrating fourth-round exit from the US Open, Gilbert said on Wednesday, adding that he was looking forward to the next chapter of his career.in New York last year but the player was unable to retain her title after disappointing early departures from the US Open tune-up tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati.
“Thanks to @CocoGauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer run in 2023 and for 14 months of incredible team effort,” Gilbert, who got to No 4 in the world during a 13-year playing career, “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.”September 18, 2024
Gauff followed up her major breakthrough in Flushing Meadows with semi-final berths at the Australian Open and French Open this year. But there were clear signs of friction between her and fellow American Gilbert at Wimbledon, where she shouted in frustration at him