Coco Gauff has shed light on her sudden decision to part ways with coach Matt Daly only days before the US Open. Daly had worked with her for 10 months, and their split surprised many in the tennis world.

World No. 3 Coco Gauff has cut ties with coach Matthew Daly just days before the start of the US Open in New York. The timing has turned heads, as the 20-year-old enters the tournament as one of the favorites and the defending 2023 champion.

Coco Gauff has not made a formal announcement, but a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday that the world No. 3 player has fired coach Matthew Daly and brought in Gavin MacMillan.