Forever in our heart : coco gauff have been suspended for 2 month due to…. Read more
I don’t always ask for advice on the box. Today was one of those rare moments where I felt like I didn’t have solutions,” she told reporters following the match. “I don’t want to say I didn’t have any, because I think I’m a capable player of coming up with some. I think today mentally there was a lot going on. I felt like I wanted more direction from the box.”
Coco added that ultimately, she feels responsible for her loss. “No one’s to blame except myself,” she said. “I mean, I’m the player out there. I have to make decisions for myself on the court.”
These were rare words from Coco, who’s usually pretty in sync with her coaching squad, which includes Gilbert and Jean-Christophe Faurel. Gilbert is credited with helping propel Coco to win the US Open in 2023, which marked her first Grand Slam.
Prior to working with Coco, Gilbert had a surprising role: He trained Zendaya and her co-stars for the buzzy new tennis drama Challengers.
Ahead, here’s everything you need to know about Coco Gauff’s coach, Brad Gilbert.
Advertisement – Continue Reading BelowHe played from 1982 to 1995, per ESPN. He played in college at Pepperdine, where he was an All American and the NCAA singles finalist in 1982.
Gilbert went on to play professionally, always finishing high in the overall rankings. In 1989, he finished #6, and in 1990, he finished at #10. That same year, he accomplished his highest ranking of #4.
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