Sept 19, V7N - Coco Gauff, currently ranked World No. 6, has announced her split from coach Brad Gilbert following a disappointing fourth-round exit at the U.S. Open. Gilbert, who played a significant role in coaching Gauff to her first Grand Slam title in New York last year, expressed his gratitude for their time together and looked forward to the next chapter of his coaching career.In a statement on social media, Gilbert thanked Gauff and her team for their "incredible team effort" over the past 14 months, highlighting the success they achieved together. He praised Gauff's potential, stating, "Coco, at just 20 years young, your future is incredibly bright."Gauff also took to social media to thank Gilbert, acknowledging their successful run and wishing him well in his future endeavors. Despite her breakthrough victory at the U.S. Open last year, Gauff faced challenges this season, including early exits in the U.S. Open tune-up tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati.

The relationship between Gauff and Gilbert appeared to show signs of tension, particularly during her fourth-round defeat at Wimbledon, where she expressed frustration towards him. This split comes after Gauff's impressive performances earlier in the year, including semi-final appearances at both the Australian Open and French Open.As Gauff moves forward in her career, the decision to part ways with Gilbert marks a significant transition. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this change impacts her performance as she continues to pursue her goals in professional tennis.

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