Jannik Sinner ends coaching partnership with Darren Cahill
Magnus Norman, a former coach of Stan Wawrinka, is set to take over as Sinner's coach.
Key facts
Story- Jannik Sinner has ended his coaching partnership with Darren Cahill after about five years.
- Magnus Norman is set to replace Cahill as Sinner's coach, according to reports on 6 November.
- Sinner confirmed the change on Friday, per one report; the other reports do not give his exact words.
Jannik Sinner has split with his long-time coach Darren Cahill, and Magnus Norman is set to take over the role, the Italian's camp has confirmed.
The news came on Friday, 6 November. One report said Sinner confirmed the change that day. Another said Sinner has parted ways with Cahill after a five-year run. The Australian had helped shape the Italian into the world's top-ranked tennis player.
Norman joins from Wawrinka's camp
Norman has coached Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss former Grand Slam champion. His appointment marks a new chapter for Sinner, who has been at the top of men's tennis in recent seasons. No fee, contract length or start date has been reported.
The sources do not say why the partnership ended. Neither Sinner nor Cahill has given a detailed reason in the reports available so far. Sinner's team has not said when Norman will begin working with him at tournaments.
For tennis fans in India, the change matters mainly for who guides the world No. 1 through the coming season. Sinner's results often draw large audiences in the country, and any shift in his team can shape how he approaches the calendar ahead.
What happens next is not yet clear. Readers should watch for an official statement from Sinner's team on the timing of the handover, and whether Cahill comments on the split.
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