And the journey to the top begins now.

Tennis Superstar Coco Gauff She and her coach, Brad Gilbert, have decided to go their separate ways, according to a mutual announcement on social media. (RELATED: WNBA awards Portland expansion team to begin play in 2026 over 'Caitlin Clark effect')

The development comes after Gauff suffered a heartbreaking upset defeat and dropped out of the 2024 U.S. Open early. She Round 4 by Emma NavarroGilbert confirmed the move in a Twitter post on Wednesday, thanking Gauff for the “amazing” 14 months they spent together. Gauff also thanked Gilbert for her “incredible run.”

Not only did Gauff struggle at the U.S. Open, but the entirety of 2024 has been a tough time for her. While 2023 was a year in which she had a lot of success, including a win at the U.S. Open (her first Grand Slam title), this was the complete opposite of her performance in 2024. Gauff was expected to have a dominant year thanks to Gilbert's tutelage, but that never quite materialized, leading to Wednesday's move.

thank you Follow It was a fantastic run and we wish you all the best in the future. pic.twitter.com/5A2pzJjHUB

— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) September 18, 2024

Thank you🙏 Coco Gauff And thanks to the whole team for a great race in the summer of 2023 and great teamwork over the past 14 months. Coco, you're only 20 years old but your future is incredibly bright. I wish you continued success and I can't wait for the next race…

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 18, 2024

Let's hope Coco gets back on top!