Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to dive into the latest news about Coco Gauff’s coaching changes and what it means for her future in tennis.
Coco Gauff, the young American tennis star, has been making waves in the tennis world with her impressive skills and determination. However, after failing to do well in a couple of consecutive major tournaments, she decided it was time to end her partnership with coach Brad Gilbert. This move came after a successful stint where she became a WTA 1000 and a Grand Slam champion just a month and a half after hiring him in the summer of 2023.
Gauff’s decision to part ways with Gilbert was not unexpected. There were calls to end the partnership after Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics, but she wanted to give one last shot to their collaboration at the US Open. Unfortunately, her title defense ended in the round-of-16, and she struggled with her serve throughout the entire summer, escalating during a surprise loss to Emma Navarro where she blasted a shocking 19 double faults.
Rennae Stubbs, a former five-time Grand Slam champion in doubles, was quite critical of Gauff’s technique during an ESPN panel alongside Gilbert. Stubbs pointed out that Gauff’s confidence was lacking, particularly with her second serve, and criticized her technique, stating that her elbow position and grip were unusual.
Despite these criticisms, Stubbs made it clear that she would love to work with Gauff but needs to get the call from her agent. This indicates that there is still interest in a potential coaching partnership between the two, but it ultimately depends on Gauff’s decision and her team’s approval.
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