American Gauff has announced that she is no longer working with coach Pere Riba. They achieved Grand Slam success together at the 2023 US Open.
Coco Gauff has ended her partnership with coach Pere Riba. However, she is still collaborating with well-known American coach Brad Gilbert.
Spaniard Riba joined Gauff’s coaching team before the 2023 Eastbourne International in June. Later, the American hired Brad Gilbert as a coaching consultant.
The 19-year-old won three tournaments: the Citi Open in Washington, the Cincinnati Open, and the Flushing Meadows in New York, with their guidance.
Coco Gauff and Riba have ended their partnership. Gauff announced the split after winning her first WTA Finals match against Ons Jabeur in less than an hour, with a score of 6-0 6-1.
“Unfortunately it wasn’t my decision, but we had to end the partnership. I had a great time with him and I wish him the best in this next chapter,” said Gauff, who achieved a career-high No 3 after her win in New York.
“If it was up to me, I would’ve loved to have him here. But things happen, life happens. No bad terms on our end.
“Sometimes people think it’s bigger than what it is. Some things just didn’t work out. That’s all. I still think he’s a great guy. He did some amazing things for me personally and also for my game. I’m sure he’s gonna be successful in his next step.”
Gauff will now work with Gilbert, who has coached Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Andy Murray. Gilbert is also an ESPN tennis commentator and analyst.
“I coach from my gut. I coach from feel,” said Gilbert after Gauff beat Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open. “But there are a lot of things I learn when I watch matches. And players adjust. Those are some of the things the analytics don’t tell you.
“They give you all this data, but they don’t factor in a player’s strengths and weaknesses. And that the other player might do something different, other than what the data says.”
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