Coco Gauff, ranked world number six, has ended her professional relationship with her coach Brad Gilbert following her fourth-round exit from the US Open.
Gilbert announced this decision on Wednesday and expressed his optimism about future opportunities.
"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 number four in the world during his 13-year playing career, said on X.
Gilbert had coached Gauff to her first Grand Slam victory at last year's US Open. However, Gauff could not defend her title after early exits in pre-tournament events in Toronto and Cincinnati. This season, Gauff reached the semi-finals at both the Australian Open and the French Open.
"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," Gilbert wrote in his social media post.
Tensions between Gauff and Gilbert became evident at Wimbledon. During Gauff's fourth-round defeat to American Emma Navarro, she expressed her frustration by shouting at Gilbert.
