Last year after winning the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner sent a sweet message to his parents, Johann and Siglinde, thanking them for the support and sacrifices they made to shape him into a Grand Slam champion.
Twelve months later, fresh off a successful title defense, Sinner paid tribute to another guiding force in his life: his coaches, and specifically, the retiring Darren Cahill.
Sinner confirmed in an interview with Eurosport Italia prior to the start of the tournament that he and Cahill would go their separate ways at the end of the 2025 season, with Cahill stating his desire to step back from full-time tour travel. After Sinner swept Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final to win his third Grand Slam singles title, he paid tribute to the Aussie, and joked that he will “maybe try to convince” Cahill into staying on.
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“We worked a lot to be again in this position. It’s an amazing feeling to share this moment with all of you,” Sinner said in his winner’s speech. “I know also a part of the team is at home and my family and everyone, but it is amazing to achieve these things, but mostly to share this with you guys.
“And Darren, I know it’s your, probably, maybe … maybe I try to convince you … but it’s your last Australian Open as a coach, and I’m very, very happy to share this trophy with you.”
