GSP article – published Wednesday, August 20, 2025 23:21 / Updated Wednesday, August 20, 2025 23:22
Coco Gauff (21 years old) made a drastic decision just before the US Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year. She broke up with the coach she won the title at Roland Garros this year, Matt Daly. The third world number will play the next major tour under the guidance of a new coach, which is appreciated by Darren Cahill.
The American player broke up with her coach Matt Daly, just before the start of the US Open. He had taken over the role of Brad Gilbert in 2024 and led her to his second Grand Slam title.
Coco Gauff has dismissed its coach
After the slag season, Gauff entered a rather weak period, which is why he made the decision to imprison the collaboration with Matt Daly. At Wimbledon, it has been surprisingly eliminated since the first round of Dayana Yitamska, the world number 35. Thus, the 21 -year -old player considered it time for a change.
According to ESPN, Gauff has already started training with her new coach: Gavin Macmillan. It is specialized in the mechanisms of movement of the athletes, according to Sportnieuw.nl.
The 59-year-old Canadian worked previously with the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, helping her improve her service.
ESPN reporter Darren Cahill is confident in this collaboration. “Everything is linked. This could be a very good relationship. He does thorough research. I often talked to him and has experience with various athletes, both men and women,” said Cahill. “It uses a lot of new technology and video recordings.”
Gauff has little time to prepare for the US Open. It will not participate in the new format of the mixed double tournament in New York. “I do not want to waste my mental energy on this,” she said before.
