Coco Gauff responded to those who criticize her for dating her coach, saying, ‘Don’t use my past to judge my present.”

The sixth seed was taken to three sets for the third time in four rounds this week before edging out the former World No.1 – playing just her third tournament since returning after the birth of her second child – 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.

The match had its fair share of drama, with Gilbert often finding himself at the centre of it. The experienced mentor has joined Gauff’s coaching team to incredible effect – with the American having won 15 of her past 16 matches. During that run the 19-year-old has secured titles at the DC Open and in Cincinnati.However, the American seemed less than impressed with Gilbert’s constant coaching during the match against Wozniacki, with the American at one point telling him to be quiet. TV microphones have picked up Gilbert repeatedly offering his thoughts to Gauff during previous matches at the tournament and he was in full voice again throughout much of the fourth round showdown.

Things came to a head late in the second set when Gauff turned towards Gilbert in her coaching box and could be heard yelling: