Nick Kyrgios offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for American to ‘sack’ Brad Gilbert after her US Op…see more

Nick Kyrgios offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for American to ‘sack’ Brad Gilbert after her US Open title defense ends in 4R loss

Nick Kyrgios has offered his coaching services to Coco Gauff after her exit from the 2024 US Open. The Australian’s gesture follows in the wake of intense scrutiny over Gauff’s continued partnership with coach Brad Gilbert.

Gauff’s title defense at the New York Major ended in a devastating 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to compatriot Emma Navarro in the fourth round. The 20-year-old was far from her best during the contest, as evidenced by her 60 unforced errors and 19 double faults during crucial moments of the match.Following Coco Gauff’s shock exit, fans began urging the American to part ways with her coach Brad Gilbert, a sentiment that has been building over the course of her lackluster season. Although Gilbert has previously coached the likes of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, fans argued that his partnership with Gauff was detrimental to her success.

One user advised the 20-year-old to “sack” Gilbert, asserting that her game has “regressed” since they began working together.
“My honest advice to @CocoGauff is to sack @bgtennisnation. He became Gauff head coach in November 2023 and her game has regressed since then. Brad loves himself more than anyone else and that doesn’t work if you are a Head Coach,” the fan posted on X.

Another user proposed Nick Kyrgios as a potential replacement for Gilbert, with the Australian himself chiming in to express his willingness to coach Coco Gauff.
“I’d coach her,” he commented.