EXCLUSIVE: Coco Gauff’s New Team Member Dishes Out Positive Brad Gilbert Verdict as Former Andre Agassi Coach Adds More Glory to American Tennis

Before the US Open, it was a turbulent time for the 19-year-old Coco Gauff. The American tennis sensation decided to make multiple changes to her coaching staff. These changes were a result of a disappointing first-round exit at the Wimbledon Championships earlier this year. The World Number 3 hired Pere Riba, who replaced Gauff’s former coach, Diego Moyano.

Additionally, she invited Brad Gilbert to join her coaching staff as a consultant. The latter has earlier worked with legends like Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick. Recently, Riba revealed the influence of Gilbert on Gauff. With her new coaching team, the American sensation tasted instant success. As a result, Riba was all praise for Gilbert, who has made a huge impact.

How has Brad Gilbert’s influence paid off on Coco Gauff?

Earlier today, Riba, the coach of the reigning US Open champion, made his presence felt in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports. During the interview, he talked about a variety of subjects, like Gauff’s rise and reflecting on her US Open win. Additionally, he also revealed Gilbert’s influence on their team.

Opening up about this, Riba narrated, “Well, Brad is working like a consultant. He is helping to give some advices from outside. It’s really positive to have Brad. He is a guy who has a lot of experience. “

While Gilbert hasn’t been able to continuously travel with Gauff owing to his age, his experience has certainly rubbed off on the 19-year-old. Despite their stint beginning only a few months earlier, Gauff and Gilbert have developed a strong relationship which eventually proved fruitful at the US Open. The experienced coach also once revealed how he found Gauff’s game.

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When Gauff impressed Brad Gilbert

During an interaction with one of the fans on social media, Gilbert was asked how he found working with the reigning US Open champion. Subsequently, rating Gauff’s game, the 62-year-old said, “really enjoyed 1st tournament. She is extremely hardworking and very humble.”

Further, the influence of Gilbert on Gauff’s game has gone a long way as the American sensation was reeling after a heartbreaking first-round exit at this year’s Wimbledon Championships. However, her campaign is back on track after a big US Open win in front of her home crowd. It will be interesting to see how Gauff and Gilbert’s partnership goes in the coming months.

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