Coco Gauff will not be in a “rush” to find a new permanent coach after splitting from Brad Gilbert, according to former world No 1 Andy Roddick.

World No 6 Gauff confirmed last week that she had ended her 14-month partnership with Gilbert, who she initially started working with last summer.

Working with Gilbert, Gauff won the 2023 US Open title and reached Australian and French Open semi-finals earlier this season

However, a dip in form across the summer saw her fall earlier than predicted at Wimbledon, the Olympics, and in her US Open title defence, leading to her to call time on the partnership.

The 20-year-old is in action for the first time since Flushing Meadows this coming fortnight, with the world No 6 the fourth seed at the China Open.

But, despite her return to action, fellow former US Open winner Roddick believes his compatriot will not be too worried about a new permanent coach straight away.

“Obviously, out of the gates, it was a stunning success [between Gauff and Gilbert],” said Roddick, speaking to Tennis Channel.