Two-time main champion and now world quantity three Cocogoff fired coach Matthew Daly just a few days earlier than the beginning of the 2025 US Open.
Gauff continues to work with longtime coach Jean-Christophe “JC” Faurel and in addition brings in sources that confirmed Biomemanics specialist Gavin Macmillan with ESPN. She was seen alongside each throughout a follow session in New York on Wednesday.
Macmillan beforehand labored with world primary Aryna Sabalenka, however after combating YIPS in 2022 and enhancing her forehand, she believes she helped her along with her serve. Gauff has had issues along with her serve this summer season, with 42 double faults in three matches on the Canadian Open earlier this month.
Daly has not but responded to ESPN’s request for remark, however instructed tennis journalist Ben Rotenberg that his firing occurred “not too long ago.” He postponed it to Gouf for a proper announcement.
“There have been solely good issues to say about Coco and I loved working along with her,” Daly stated.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Gauff has not but addressed any modifications throughout the staff.
Gauff stated goodbye to Daly, often called the Grip Specialist, after breaking apart with Brad Gilbert final yr after a disappointing end result on the US Open. Working with Faurel, Daly labored with Gouf for just a few weeks earlier than the China Open, specializing in altering his grip to serve, amongst different technical and tactical particulars.
Gouf received the China Open and completed the season as WTA Finals champion.
This season, Daly and Faurel are coaches, and Gouf received the French Open title and reached the finals on the Madrid Open and the Italian Open. Each are 1000-level occasions. Often, because of serving, she has received 4 singles matches in 4 occasions since her victory in Paris. She was upset within the first spherical of Wimbledon in July.
The US Open Most important Draw might be held in New York on Sunday. 2023 champion Gouff might be taking part in for the primary time at an exhibition occasion held at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night time.
