Coco Gauff’s ascent to success has been nothing short of extraordinary, enthralling spectators everywhere with her extraordinary skill and gutsy style on the court. But every successful athlete has a committed coach behind them, and their impact goes well beyond the field of play. The latest podcast highlighted her coach, Brad Gilbert’s distinctive method of manifestation, providing fascinating insights into the mindset that drove Gauff to her US Open victory within six months of his coaching.

The US Open of September 2023 witnessed a historic moment when 19-year-old Coco Gauff gained her victory and became the first American teenager to win the title of US Open since Serena Williams in 1999. This was not only a commendable moment for her fans, but it was also a point of celebration for her coach, Brad Gilbert, who claimed to have expected this victory long before it became a reality.

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The disclosures from the podcast state that Brad Gilbert took a piece of paper and wrote the US Open date on it, with the intention of laying the groundwork for Coco Gauff’s victory. Despite its simplicity, Brad Gilbert’s act of manifestation carried great meaning and effectively directed belief and attention toward their common objective. “I just wrote it down on a piece of paper—the date of the US Open final? Yeah, I don’t know why. Because I just have to look at it. I wrote down the day or that,” he said in the podcast.

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In a conversation with the former American professional tennis player, Mary Joe Fernandez, Gilbert further emphasized his belief in the skills and talent of Gauff and said, “I think things are going really well. She plays her first match tomorrow. And I think she’s gonna win the US Open in September, you know, on the dates, and I wrote down September 9”.

Defeating the soon-to-be World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, in the Arthur Ashe Stadium with her firm determination and exceptional performance, Coco Gauff proved her coach correct and achieved her first Grand Slam title. Brad Gilbert’s acknowledgement of Gauff does not end here. Briefly, after stepping into 2024, he opened up about his future plans as a coach with Coco Gauff.

Gilbert’s aspiring goals as a coach for Gauff

Brad Gilbert’s relentless support and appreciation for the achievements of Coco Gauff are not new. When asked about the future that he sees with the rising superstar of tennis, he said, “We’re going to try and figure that out. Obviously, I’m going to do more than I thought.”

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Further explaining the goals of the duo in 2024, he added, “You know what I think about most right now? Making progress. Especially when you’re young. It’s great what you’ve achieved, but it starts over again next year.”

Brad Gilbert has been a consistent cheerleader for Coco Gauff, who herself has utilized the lessons from her coach to further progress in her career. Fans now eagerly wait to watch the duo reach new heights of success in tennis, setting a brilliant example of partnership in the tennis world.

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