Jannik Sinner’s rise to World No. 1 has been marked by consistent growth and top-notch coaching, but 2025 will reportedly mark the end of his partnership with Darren Cahill, who has been a cornerstone of his team since 2022 alongside Simone Vagnozzi. According to reports, the Italian star has lined up Rafael Nadal’s former coach, Carlos Moya, to take the reins starting in 2026.
The Russian outlet Bolshe! reported the agreement, stating, “As we’ve learned, the world’s No. 1 player has reached an agreement with the Spanish coach to begin their collaboration in 2026”.
While Moya is the top choice, the report also mentions other potential candidates, including Renzo Furlan (former coach of Jasmine Paolini), Boris Becker, and Ivan Ljubicic.
Sinner’s achievements with Cahill
Sinner teamed up with Cahill in July 2022, and their partnership has yielded remarkable success. Under Cahill’s guidance, Sinner ascended to World No. 1 in the ATP Rankings, clinched three Grand Slam titles, and captured four ATP Masters 1000 crowns. He also claimed his first Nitto ATP Finals trophy in 2024, finishing that year with a stellar 73-6 record, according to ATP Tour’s official statistics.
Jannik Sinner of Italy poses for a photo with Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill at the press conference after defeating Taylor Fritz at the 2024 US Open.
“He has given me so much,” Sinner remarked about Cahill during the 2025 Australian Open. “A year is still a long time. I don’t want to speak too much about his retirement, but I feel very, very fortunate and happy to be his last player on the tour. He’s been an incredible coach and person”.
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Nadal’s legacy with Moya
Carlos Moya, a former World No. 1, Roland Garros, and Davis Cup champion with Spain, worked with Rafael Nadal from 2017 until the Spaniard’s retirement in 2024.
During their time together, Nadal secured two year-end World No. 1 finishes in 2017 and 2019. The duo celebrated 17 individual titles, including six Grand Slam victories and seven ATP Masters 1000 trophies, solidifying Nadal’s legendary career.
