Jannik Sinner aims to become the first male player to defend a US Open title successfully since Roger Federer did in 2008. The Italian secured his first US Open victory last year by defeating Taylor Fritz in the final, marking his second Grand Slam win among four career majors so far. However, ahead of his upcoming campaign at Flushing Meadows, Sinner has withdrawn from the Canadian Open as he continues to recover from Wimbledon.
Despite his recent successes, the 23-year-old world number one has recently made notable adjustments to his coaching staff. This includes reinstating his former fitness coach Umberto Ferrara shortly after parting ways with athletic trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio. With rumors swirling around potential further changes, Brad Gilbert, Coco Gauff’s former coach, publicly addressed speculation about Sinner’s coaching situation.
Brad Gilbert Refutes False Reports Regarding Sinner’s Coaching Team
Italian media outlet La Repubblica claimed that Darren Cahill, Sinner’s head coach, would not accompany the player to the US Open, opting instead to take a brief hiatus. Gilbert refuted this by responding on X, stating,
“For the record, this is completely fake news.”
—Brad Gilbert, Former Coach of Coco Gauff
Earlier this year during the Australian Open, Sinner confirmed that his partnership with Cahill would continue until the end of the 2025 season. Cahill, an esteemed coach who has previously worked with players like Simona Halep, Lleyton Hewitt, and Andre Agassi, has been instrumental in Sinner’s development on tour.
Jannik Sinner’s Rise Under the Guidance of Darren Cahill
Sinner brought Cahill on board in July 2022 when he was ranked tenth globally at just 20 years old. By the following year, Sinner reached the Wimbledon semi-finals—his best Grand Slam result at that time. Their collaboration flourished in 2024, with Sinner securing two major titles and winning the ATP Finals.
In addition to defending his US Open title, Sinner has already claimed the Australian Open and Wimbledon championships earlier this year. These achievements highlight the strong progress made under Cahill’s mentorship, setting the stage for a significant performance in the upcoming US Open.
The Impact of Coaching Stability on Sinner’s Career Trajectory
As Sinner prepares to defend his US Open trophy, the stability of his coaching team remains a subject of interest within the tennis community. The reaffirmed continuation of Darren Cahill’s role signals confidence in their partnership’s ability to sustain the player’s elite performance level. How this dynamic influences Sinner’s campaign at Flushing Meadows could be critical to his pursuit of further Grand Slam success.
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