Coco Gauff’s ex-coach reacts to Iga Swiatek result as American makes noticeable change

Coco Gauff’s former coach has addressed her statement victory over Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals.

The world No. 3 earned just her second-ever victory over the five-time Grand Slam champion in 13 meetings, winning their round-robin match 6-3 6-4.

It comes weeks after Gauff parted ways with former coach Brad Gilbert and hired a new mentor, Matt Daly.

Gauff’s US Open defeat was the camel that broke the straw’s back in her partnership with Gilbert. She hit 19 double faults during her fourth-round defeat and Gilbert was forced to sit through a damning analysis of his player’s serve during a TV appearance.

The pair announced their mutual decision to split shortly after the tournament ended. The double faults have remained a talking point with Gauff but there was something different during her victory over Swiatek on Tuesday – she didn’t let them take over and cost her the match.

The 20-year-old stormed through the opening set but ran into some trouble in the second, hitting nine double faults but surviving to come out on top. And Gauff’s ex-coach was impressed as she earned her second win over the Pole.

“Good effort from Coco today, taking out Iga Pop,” he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Will have a new year end number 1 Saby.”