In a stunning turn of events at the U.S. Open, Nick Kyrgios, the charismatic Australian, was eliminated in the fourth round of the tournament. But Kyrgios, known for his fiery on-court performances, is not ready to hang up his racquet just yet. In fact, he’s eyeing a new role in the tennis world – coaching.
Having recently made it to the finals at Wimbledon in 2022, Kyrgios has now shifted his focus to coaching and has expressed his interest in taking on a new challenge. And that challenge comes in the form of coaching none other than the talented young American player, Coco Gauff.
The news of Kyrgios’ offer to coach Gauff comes hot on the heels of Gauff’s disappointing exit from the U.S. Open, where she was defeated by her compatriot Emma Navarro in a hard-fought three-set match. This defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for Gauff, as it marked another early exit from a Grand Slam tournament, following a similar outcome at Wimbledon earlier in the year.
Kyrgios didn’t waste any time in making his intentions clear. When a fan suggested that he team up with Gauff, Kyrgios enthusiastically replied on social media, saying, “I’d coach her.” This statement caught the attention of tennis fans around the world, who were excited at the prospect of Kyrgios taking on a coaching role in the sport.
However, Gauff’s current coach, Brad Gilbert, has faced criticism in recent times. Despite his impressive coaching resume, which includes working with tennis greats like Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi, some fans have questioned whether he is the right fit for the young American player. The scrutiny on Gilbert has intensified following Gauff’s struggles at the U.S. Open, raising doubts about the effectiveness of their partnership.
As Kyrgios throws his hat into the ring as a potential coach for Gauff, the tennis world is buzzing with anticipation. Will the fiery Australian be able to guide the talented young American to greater success on the court? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure – Kyrgios is ready to make a splash in the coaching world, and Gauff could be his ticket to a new chapter in his tennis career.
