Brad Gilbert, the renowned tennis coach, has once again found himself in the spotlight with his controversial tweets. After Coco Gauff’s victory over Paula Badosa at the Italian Open, Gilbert took to Twitter to express his displeasure with Badosa’s actions during the match. He accused her of intentionally catching her ball tosses to delay her serve, sparking a heated debate among tennis fans.
In response to Gilbert’s tweet, fans criticized him for focusing on trivial matters instead of addressing Gauff’s own shortcomings, such as her high number of double faults. Some fans even questioned Gilbert’s coaching tactics and suggested that he should prioritize improving Gauff’s game rather than criticizing her opponents.
Despite the backlash, Gilbert stood by his comments, citing the windy weather conditions during the match as a possible reason for Badosa’s actions. This is not the first time Gilbert has courted controversy, as he previously called for changes in the game, such as the introduction of Hawkeye on clay courts.
Gilbert’s actions have divided opinion among fans, with some defending his right to voice his opinions while others believe he should focus on coaching Gauff. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear – Brad Gilbert’s tweets continue to draw attention and spark discussion in the tennis world.