After a disappointing loss at Wimbledon, everyone started to doubt the 19-year-old American Coco Gauff. However, with sensational performances at the Citi Open and the Cincinnati Masters, she came to the US Open with a winner’s mindset. After some nail-biting matches, she finally laid her hands on the grand slam title.

The journey to success was not easy but the addition of a good catalyst made it possible for Coco Gauff to deal with the pressure. Reflecting on the same, Serena Williams‘ hitting partner, Jarmere Jenkins, in a recent podcast reflected on how the addition of Brad Gilbert to the squad made it easy for Gauff to overturn her Wimbledon loss and go ahead to claim success at Flushing Meadows.

Serena Williams’ hitting partner reflects on Coco Gauff’s journey

Reflecting on Coco Gauff’s journey, Jarmere Jenkins highlighted the pivotal role of Brad Gilbert in transforming her fortunes. Following a challenging Wimbledon loss, Jenkins acknowledged the profound impact of the experience, stating that it served as a turning point for Gauff and the entire team.

They dedicated themselves to intensive practice sessions, drawing motivation from Gauff’s stellar performance at an exhibition event in Atlanta.

“You know when Brad got in the team at DC, Coco was able to take his message in a way that, it?s not that we were saying different things to her, but you know, coming from Brad and the charisma that he brings. It?s like this guy is saying that you are doing the right thing so it erases all your doubts and you know any kind of doubt she was having before, she did not have it,” said Serena Williams’ hitting partner.

Jenkins emphasized the importance of the 10-11 days of rigorous training before heading to Washington, D.C., as a crucial period that helped Gauff refocus and commit to her game. When Brad Gilbert joined the team, Jenkins noted that his charismatic approach and alignment with their coaching messages were instrumental in boosting Gauff’s confidence. Her doubts vanished, replaced by a newfound determination to excel.

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However, the US Open victory has helped her jump in the recently released WTA rankings as well.

Coco Gauff makes a staggering jump at the recently released WTA rankings

Before starting the US Open, Coco Gauff was ranked 6th in the world. However, as her heroics came into witness, she also gathered some points that helped her jump in the overall WTA rankings. After she clinched the title, she moved 3 places up to claim the third spot falling behind Aryna Sabalenka who holds the 1st spot, and Iga Swiatek, who is currently in the second spot.

Thus, Coco’s journey from a Wimbledon loser to a US Open champ is not short of heroics. However, the inclusion of Brad Gilbert has certainly helped her claim success, it will be interesting to see how far the partnership extends. With a bright future ahead of her, she would definitely be eyeing the first spot in the ranking.

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