Jannik Sinner has done it again. He is a two-time defending Wimbledon champion, having beaten Alexander Zverev in today’s showpiece final.
Given how the head-to-head record looked in the build-up, few were expecting much from this clash. The world number one was heavily favoured to win easily.
So, when he went a set down, many sat forward in their seats. We had a final now.
In the end, his immense quality and unflinching mentality told, winning the next three sets to quell Zverev’s All England Club dream.
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After converting his match point and shaking hands at the net, he rushed to his box to savour the moment with those closest to him.
It still seems impossible to think that Darren Cahill will be departing this team come the end of the season.
Darren Cahill discusses his coaching future with Jannik Sinner
Joining Simone Vagnozzi in the post-match press conference, Jannik Sinner‘s two main coaches were unsurprisingly in a jubilant mood.
After all, they had just witnessed their player defend his Wimbledon title in dramatic fashion, showcasing immense heart to come back from a set down on the biggest stage in world tennis.
Asked if this result had changed his plans to depart at the end of this campaign, Cahill laughed: “No bet this year (smiling).”
He then added: “No. I’m here until the end of 2026, and then we’ll see. I did say I was finished at the end of 2025. I turned around and changed my mind.
“No, we’ll get through to the end of the year. We’ll sit down as a team and talk about what is best for Jannik.”
Cahill was supposed to leave Sinner’s team at the end of last year, but was convinced to remain for one final year.
How long has Darren Cahill been coaching Jannik Sinner for?
Cahill has been around the sport of tennis for decades now, having coached some of the world’s very best players.
However, by the end of his career, Sinner might have eclipsed them all.
Having enjoyed spells with Andre Agassi, Andy Murray and Simona Halep, in 2022 he joined Vagnozzi in coaching Sinner.
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Every major title he has won has come since then.
The Australian coach is one of the sport’s most well-respected, and with good reason.
His exit from Sinner’s team could have a huge impact on his progression, and it would be hugely intriguing to see what his next steps might be.
