Gaston partners with Forget at Brest Challenger

French tennis player Hugo Gaston has announced he will work with Guy Forget, a former world number four and Davis Cup captain, starting at the Brest Challenger tournament. The collaboration was revealed on October 23, according to a report by Eurosport. The Brest Challenger is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 1.

Forget clarifies his role with Gaston

Forget, who is 61 years old, emphasized that he does not want people to assume he is becoming Gaston’s full-time coach. He plans to first observe Gaston during training and competition before making any changes to his game. This partnership was facilitated by Isabelle Inschauspé, who has been Gaston’s mental trainer since 2020.

Gaston seeks new support after split

The 26-year-old Frenchman was seeking a new support system after his separation from Tristan Lamasine, which occurred after the US Open. This news is not entirely unexpected, as Forget had previously mentioned the possibility of returning to the circuit in a coaching or consulting role in an interview with Tennis Actu in December 2025.

Forget’s experience in tennis leadership

Forget has not previously served as a personal coach on the professional circuit, but he has considerable experience as a captain of the French team. He led the team to Davis Cup titles in 2001 and Fed Cup titles in 2003. For Gaston, currently ranked 93rd in the world after reaching 58th place in 2022, the goal is to regain consistency.

Gaston aims to regain confidence

Gaston was recently defeated by Jacob Fearnley in Brussels and is hoping to regain confidence during the Brest Challenger. He previously won the Brest Challenger title in 2025 after defeating Eliot Spizzirri in the final.