Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about what’s happening in the world of tennis.
First off, let’s talk about the latest buzz: Coco Gauff has found a new coach After announcing a team change last week, the 2023 US Open champion was left only with Jean-Christophe Faurel, someone who has been part of her staff for a long time. However, it was clear that the world No. 6 would be looking to add someone else to her team, considering that at one point last year she worked with multiple coaches when Brad Gilbert and Pere Riba were also part of her team.
And Gauff has found that addition in the like of Matt Daly, who previously collaborated with ATP star Denis Shapovalov last year. Since they already had a deal before, the 20-year-old will debut her new coach at this week’s WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing.
Gauff’s statement on how she feels about her recent decision is pretty insightful: “I’m really excited. I think this is probably what it will look like next year too. I’m super excited for a new change and hopefully to improve other parts of my game. Working with Brad was really great and obviously we had a great partnership. I think it was just time to do a reset, a refresh, and add some things in my game that I felt like I need to do to have a better season next year,” the former world No. 2 told WTA Insider.
This move by Gauff highlights the dynamic nature of tennis coaching and how players are constantly seeking to improve their game through different strategies and partnerships. It’s always fascinating to see how these changes can impact a player’s performance on the court.
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