Jannik Sinner announced on social media that Darren Cahill is leaving his team after five seasons together, with 50-year-old Magnus Norman stepping in alongside Simone Vagnozzi. The split follows a successful run that culminated in Sinner's fifth major title at Wimbledon, though Cahill had previously planned an earlier departure. Sinner is currently sidelined with a knee injury that has forced him out of all remaining ATP tournaments this year. His withdrawal ensures that Alexander Zverev will conclude 2026 as the year-end world number one.
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Darren Cahill concludes a successful five-season coaching partnership that helped propel…: Darren Cahill concludes a successful five-season coaching partnership that helped propel Sinner to five major tournament titles.
Magnus Norman brings significant experience to the team, having previously reached the wo…: Magnus Norman brings significant experience to the team, having previously reached the world number two ranking as a player.
Sinner is scheduled to make his on-court return this December at the Six Kings Slam exhib…: Sinner is scheduled to make his on-court return this December at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia.
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Nov 6 : Jannik Sinner has parted ways with coach Darren Cahill, the world number two said in a video posted on social media on Friday, with Magnus Norman poised to replace the Australian.
Former world number two Norman arrives with experience and a proven record, having taken fellow Swede Robin Soderling to the top five in the rankings and two French Open finals before guiding Swiss Stan Wawrinka to three Grand Slam titles.
The 50-year-old will take his place alongside coach Simone Vagnozzi, who, like Cahill, started working with Italian Sinner in 2022.
"A large part of who I am, as a player and as a person, I owe to you," Sinner said about Cahill in a video posted on Instagram.
"Of these five seasons, I won’t forget a single day. Thank you, my friend, for everything. It has been a privilege."
Sinner has been out of action with a persistent knee injury since capturing the fifth Grand Slam title of his career at Wimbledon in July, but is expected to make his comeback in December at the Six…
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