Coco Gauff splits with coach after run of poor results and disappointing US Open performance

CNN — Coco Gauff has parted ways with her coach, Brad Gilbert, following a series of poor results culminating in a failed defense of her US Open title. Gilbert was part of a coaching team that helped Gauff ramp up her form in 2023 to claim her first grand slam with victory at last year’s US Open, as well as titles in Cincinnati and Washington. Gilbert paid tribute to Gauff on X – formerly known as Twitter – on Wednesday, writing: “Thanks to Coco Gauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer run in 2023 and for 14 months of incredible team effort. Brad Gilbert coaches Coco Gauff of the United States during practice ahead of the US Open on August 24, 2024.