Coco Gauff’s Team Gets a Valuable Boost in the Build Up to the US Open as Andre Agassi’s Former Coach Looks to Turn the Young American Into a Grand Slam Champ

As the world of tennis gears up for one of the most prestigious events in its calendar, the US Open, the spotlight is on 19-year-old American prodigy Coco Gauff. Right now, Gauff’s focus is firmly on putting in good performances at the Mubadala Citi Open. The event, held in Washington, D.C., is a crucial stepping stone in the build-up to the US Open and has attracted the participation of top players from around the globe. Gauff, who has been making waves in the tennis circuit since her debut, is expected to make a strong statement in this tournament.

To make sure her performance is top-notch before these important tournaments, Coco Gauff is giving her all. She even went so far as to involve new people in her team, including a coach who has previously coached the likes of Andre Agassi, Andy Murray and Andy Roddick as well.

Brad Gilbert joins the team of Coco Gauff as she prepares for Mubadala Citi DC Open

The Mubadala Citi DC Open holds immense significance for Gauff, as it will not only provide her with valuable match practice ahead of the US Open, but also help her gauge her form and fitness levels. The tournament, with its competitive lineup, offers the perfect platform for the young athlete to test her skills against some of the best players in the world.

This is why it is important for her to stay focused and make necessary changes in her professional life that can better prepare her for the tournaments. One of those includes having a new coach on the team, Brad Gilbert. Brad is a former tennis player and now a coach, as well as a tennis commentator and analyst for ESPN.

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He might just be the perfect missing piece from Coco’s team as he has won 20 singles titles and has had a career-high singles ranking of no. 4. Recently, a Twitter user posted about Coco Gauff practicing in a stadium today in DC along with the new addition to the team, Gilbert.

Fans got a sneak peek of Gilbert in his ‘signature hat’ as Coco gave out autographs to her fans

Gauff was getting pictures clicked after her practice session as fans clamored for her attention outside the stadium. During the time, it can be seen in the short video that Gilbert is sneaking through so that no one sees him. But one of the fans caught Gilbert red handed and posted it on Twitter.

Gilbert even replied to the fan.

The fan further responded to Gilbert’s reply, stating that the iconic coach’s hat gave him away. All in all, Coco Gauff and her fans would be hoping for Gilbert to turn the youngster’s potential into a winning formula. After all, during his time as Andre Agassi’s coach, Gilbert helped the iconic player to 6 Grand Slam triumphs.

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