Gran parte de lo que soy, como jugador y como persona, te lo debo a ti,
expresó Jannik Sinner al confirmar este viernes que su exitosa colaboración profesional con el entrenador Darren Cahill concluirá de cara a la temporada 2027.
The Italian world No. 2 announced the departure in a video and statement released Friday morning, ending a five-year partnership that yielded five Grand Slam titles, two Nitto ATP Finals crowns, ten ATP Masters 1000 trophies, and 95 weeks at the top of the PIF ATP Rankings, ATP Tour reported.
Sinner has spent the final stretch of 2026 sidelined due to a persistent knee injury that cut his season short following his Wimbledon triumph in July. Despite the physical setbacks and the impending coaching change, the Italian is expected to return to the court in December at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.
Five Seasons of Dominance on the ATP Tour
When Cahill joined Sinner’s corner in June 2022 alongside Italian coach Simone Vagnozzi, the player was a rising talent seeking consistency at the highest level. Under their joint guidance, Sinner transformed into one of the most dominant forces in men’s tennis, capturing his maiden major title in Melbourne and ascending to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in June 2024.
The partnership reached a historic milestone earlier this season when Sinner claimed the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, becoming only the second man in tennis history to complete a Career Golden Masters by winning all nine elite ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, a feat previously achieved only by Novak Djokovic. Reflecting on their shared journey, Sinner emphasized that the human bonds surpassed the silverware.
Hemos compartido momentos muy especiales en los últimos cinco años, y si bien nuestra relación profesional llega a su fin, nuestra amistad permanece,
Sinner stated in his official statement published by ATP Tour. The player affectionately joked about how he tried to extend the arrangement, recalling that Cahill had initially intended to step away after 2025 before agreeing to stay on for an extra year.
Cahill Reflects on an Unforgettable Chapter
For Cahill, an esteemed veteran coach who has previously guided four different players to the world No. 1 ranking, the decision to step away brings a celebrated chapter to a close. The Australian acknowledged the unique bond built within the team, praising Sinner’s humility and resilience.
Trabajar con Jannik ha sido un gran honor y un privilegio,
Cahill told ATP Tour. Es un chico increíble y un campeón humilde del que todos estamos enormemente orgullosos. La confianza, la honestidad y la fe sólo funcionan cuando es en ambas direcciones, y esa ha sido la fortaleza de Jannik como deportista.
Cahill also expressed gratitude toward Italian fans and the player’s broader entourage for welcoming him into their tennis family. While Alexander Zverev has guaranteed finishing 2026 as the world number one due to Sinner ending his season early, the departing coach leaves behind a restructured system in men's tennis.
Magnus Norman Steps Into the Corner for 2027
With Cahill departing, Sinner has lined up Magnus Norman as a successor to maintain his grip on the majors. Swedish coach Magnus Norman, a former world No. 2 who famously guided Stan Wawrinka to three Grand Slam titles and previously coached Robin Söderling, is set to join Sinner’s team for the upcoming season.
Norman arrives fresh off concluding his second coaching stint with Wawrinka, who officially retired from professional tennis last week at the Swiss Indoors Basel. Norman se unirá al entrenador Simone Vagnozzi, quien continuará en su puesto, mientras Sinner se recupera de una lesión en la rodilla.
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