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Yahoo
15-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Bet on Aussie super coach Cahill staying with Sinner
Australian super coach Darren Cahill may end up doing a U-turn and continue to mentor new Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner after losing a bet with his brilliant young Italian charge. It's now possible that the 23-year-old's breakthrough triumph in the grass-court slam could lead to the pair still being in harness when Sinner defends his Australian Open title in Melbourne in January. Cahill had already announced he was planning to quit as co-coach to the world No.1 at the end of this year - but Sinner has made it clear all season that he'd love the 59-year-old to remain a key part of his team alongside Italian Simone Vagnozzi. After all the hours together, Sinner shares a moment with his team to celebrate this momentous occasion 🫶#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025 To that end, Sinner had a wager with his Adelaide mentor on the eve of his Wimbledon final victory over Carlos Alcaraz. "Darren told me, 'if you win tomorrow, you can decide whether or not I stay on as coach'. So now the choice is mine!," Sinner revealed. "Let's just say I won the bet, and so we'll see what happens." Cahill has explained that after a long coaching career, family considerations and the demands of global travel lie behind his decision to call it a day after guiding not just Sinner but also Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simona Halep to No.1 in the world. The in-demand coach isn't planning to link up with any other player, and Sinner acknowledged that if Cahill did stay on, he probably wouldn't be able to spend as much time with him and Vagnozzi at tournaments around the world. But the Italian added: "The season is long. There are a lot of tournaments. You never know…" It seems like Sinner's team are still working on Cahill changing his mind. "If you ask me, I hope Darren stays next year and that we can still have continuity. I'm trying to convince him, let's see," Vagnozzi had said in May. "He and I have found a balance, and we have integrated well. There are departments where maybe I do more, and departments where he does more. But we have integrated well, we hope to convince him."
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz rivalry ‘great for tennis'
Jannik Sinner claimed his first Wimbledon title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court, avenging his French Open final loss. Sinner's victory ended Alcaraz's 24-match winning streak and prevented him from securing a third consecutive Wimbledon title. Darren Cahill, Sinner's coach, believes the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz is already outstanding and has the potential to become even greater. The two players have shared the last seven Grand Slam trophies, with Sinner now holding four major titles to Alcaraz's five. Both Sinner and Alcaraz closely monitor each other's game, driving their respective teams to ensure continuous improvement, while other young talents are also emerging in men's tennis.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Why a secret bet Jannik Sinner made before his Wimbledon triumph could force his legendary coach to make a surprise U-turn
Jannik Sinner announced at the Australian Open that his coach, Darren Cahill, was set to leave his team at the end of 2025. But it appears the pair may now be set to make a U-turn on that decision. It comes after Cahill and Sinner made a secret bet on Saturday night, prior to his Wimbledon final victory against Carlos Alcaraz, that if he won the final, he would be able to make a final call on whether the coach would stay or go. Cahill has been on the Italian's team since July 2022. In that time, Sinner has won two Grand Slams and has risen to the top of the ATP Tour rankings. 'It will be Darren's last season as my coach,' Sinner said to Eurosport in January. Cahill, meanwhile, revealed that he will not work with another player as a full-time coach after parting company with Sinner. But after Sinner's Wimbledon victory, Cahill was quizzed on whether he would revert on his decision to step back from the pro circuit after Sinner's win. 'I don't want to answer this,' he explained. 'You know what? You just need to ask Jannik that.' And so an Italian reporter at the Championships proceeded to do just that. 'It depends on whether I want to tell the truth or not,' Sinner explained. He then revealed that Cahill may stay on a little longer than first thought. 'We had a bet before the final,' Sinner explained. Paraphrasing Cahill, Sinner said: '"If you win tomorrow, you can decide whether or not I stay".' 'Now the choice is mine,' he added. Sinner made his way to the coach's box after sealing a hard-fought 4-6, 6-4 6-4 6-4 win against Alcaraz on Centre Court. He embraced Cahill with a big hug, before stepping back down to the court for the trophy presentation. 'I've always looked for a person who is honest, a person who gives me a lot, not necessarily only on the tennis court, but [about] how to live,' he said, reflecting on his decision to appoint Cahill. Sinner, though, explained he would love the coach to stick around. 'The season is long. There are a lot of tournaments. You never know,' he added. 'But let's just say I won the bet, and so we'll see what happens.'
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Ball in Jannik Sinner's Court After Winning Bet Against Coach Darren Cahill
Ball in Jannik Sinner's Court After Winning Bet Against Coach Darren Cahill originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jannik Sinner's gritty win over Carlos Alcaraz to snag his first Wimbledon title was a huge moment for him, but anyone who's followed his journey knows he didn't do it alone. Behind that calm demeanor on Centre Court is a rock-solid coaching team led by Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi. Advertisement Funny enough, earlier this year, Sinner actually said that Cahill was planning to hang it up at the end of the season. But now, with that shiny Wimbledon trophy in his hands, there's a new twist: thanks to a little bet they made, the ball's back in Sinner's court, and Cahill's retirement plan might just be on hold. Following the match, Sinner shared an update on a bet that he made with Cahill which might force him to rethink his retirement plans. The 23-year-old said, 'We made a bet before the final… I told him that if I won, I could choose whether he would stay at the end of the year or not. Now the choice is mine.' Cahill is no stranger to coaching elite talent. He has previously coached the likes of Andre Agassi and Simona Halep, to name a few. However, he has had the most profound impact on Sinner and shaped him into a world-class talent. Advertisement Sinner also spoke about what Cahill means to him, saying he's always wanted someone honest in his corner not just for tennis advice but for life in general, through the wins and the tough losses. That's exactly what Cahill gives him. Sinner joked that if he decides to stick with Cahill now, he knows his coach probably won't be on the road as much, which is fair enough after all these years. Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning his match against Novak Djokovic.© Susan Mullane-Imagn Images He added that he'd love to have Cahill with him in Australia since they've always done well there. With plenty of tournaments still ahead this season, they'll still see each other a lot anyway. And with a grin, he reminded everyone, 'I won the bet so now we'll see!' Advertisement Related: Prince George Has Two-Word Message For Jannik Sinner Following Wimbledon Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
BreakingNews.ie
14-07-2025
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- BreakingNews.ie
Jannik Sinner's coach expects ‘amazing' Carlos Alcaraz rivalry to ‘get better'
The best of the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz is yet to come, according to the Italian's coach. Sinner triumphed in the latest instalment of the new battle at the top of men's tennis, gaining revenge for his heartbreaking loss in the French Open final five weeks ago by claiming a first Wimbledon title. Advertisement The world number one fought back from a set down to defeat Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court, ending the Spaniard's 24-match winning run and hopes of claiming a third straight Wimbledon title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) They have shared the last seven grand slam trophies between them, with Sinner now boasting four major titles to his rival's five. Australian Darren Cahill, who has worked with Sinner for three years and previously coached Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simona Halep, said: 'The quality of Roland Garros I think was one of the best matches I've ever seen in the 25 years I've been a coach and a player. 'The rivalry I think is amazing already, and I think it can get better with both these players pushing each other. Advertisement 'I do think there's some other younger players coming through that will punch their way through the door, so it won't just be a two-man show. Which we look forward to as well and are excited about. Jannik Sinner, left, at a practice session with coach Darren Cahill (John Walton/PA) 'I have fingers crossed that they're going to have a great 10 or 15 years to go, and they'll have some more amazing matches.' Six of the top 10 are aged 23 or under, with Britain's Jack Draper, American Ben Shelton, Dane Holger Rune and Italian Lorenzo Musetti all looking to challenge Sinner and Alcaraz, while 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca broke into the top 50 for the first time on Monday. But there is no doubt the top two are currently a significant level above their rivals – Sinner has almost twice the ranking points of Alexander Zverev in third despite serving a three-month doping ban this year – and both put a special focus on each other. Advertisement 'I would say that we are preparing him for the field, not just for one player,' added Cahill. 'But Carlos is a big focus, and both of those guys are pushing each other. A new pairing uphold a Wimbledon tradition ✨ Take it away, @iga_swiatek and @janniksin ... — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2025 'I would say that Jannik watches more Carlos matches than he does anybody else because he's fascinated with the improvements that are coming in his game, and he's pushing us as coaches to make sure that he's improving also as a tennis player.' A potential blow to Sinner could yet be averted, meanwhile, with the 23-year-old telling Italian media that, by winning the final, he won a bet with Cahill allowing him to decide whether the Australian should reverse his decision to retire at the end of the season. Sinner and Alcaraz will now take a well-earned break before turning their attention to the North American hard-court swing, culminating in the US Open at the end of August, where Sinner will be the one bidding to retain his title. Advertisement By winning Wimbledon and ending a five-match losing streak against Alcaraz, Sinner has cemented his position as number one and now holds three of the four major titles. Alcaraz retains a healthy lead at the top of the Race to Turin, which only counts points from 2025, and he must look to avoid the sort of letdown that affected him following his loss to Novak Djokovic in the Olympic final last summer. Carlos Alcaraz suffered a first grand slam final loss (John Walton/PA) 'It's a different feeling,' said the 22-year-old, who suffered his first grand slam final loss. 'Last year in the Olympics I was really bad emotionally after the match. In the last year I've been through different situations (and) I learned from them. I just lost a final in a grand slam, but I'm really proud about being in a final.' Advertisement Sinner, meanwhile, expects his rival to take a leaf out of his book and bounce back strongly. 'Even (in the final) I felt like he was doing a couple of things better than I did,' said the Italian. 'So that's something we will work on and prepare ourselves because he's going to come for us again. There is not only Carlos, but everyone. We have a big target on us, so we have to be prepared.'
