"I believe he can help Jannik continue to grow" - Jannik Sinner's new coach a 'great choice' according to Stan Wawrinka

Change is in the air for Jannik Sinner. The five-time Grand Slam champion will start fresh in 2026 after a long period on the sidelines. His quest to continue conquering the ATP Tour will not be with Darren Cahill, this time alongside Magnus Norman, who enjoyed numerous years alongside Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss has praised his fellow compatriot and detailed why this is a 'great choice' for Sinner.

Cahill came to Sinner's side in July 2022 and was persuaded to continue for another year on the ATP Tour. 2026 saw a lot of success for Sinner. Five consecutive Masters 1000 titles showcased his dominance. A blip at Roland Garros was corrected at Wimbledon, where he successfully defended his title in fine fashion.

He had hoped to continue marching up the gears towards the US Open and beyond, but that never materialised. A knee injury grew more concerning over time, measured by the tournaments he would withdraw from. After the Asian swing was sacrificed, the European indoor hardcourt swing would also be cancelled, forcing Sinner to halt his 2026 campaign and relinquish the World No.1 spot to Alexander Zverev.

That means his last match came all the way back in July at SW19. While it was a cherished moment, no one knew at the time that it would be the final math where Sinner and Cahill would be partnering with each other. The news was officially confirmed via social media with a touching speech by the Italian, who marked the end of an era.

This also opens the door to a new and exciting horizon for Sinner. Simone Vagnozzi will continue to work his magic alongside his fellow countryman, but Norman will also enter the fray as he looks to improve and refine Sinner's game.

Being one of the best players in the world, considered in that bracket alongside Carlos Alcaraz on the ATP Tour by many, there are hardly any flaws in the Sinner game, or at least any gaping ones at that. He has basically every tool at hand, and at the highest level.

Wawrinka noted this, admitting that the Swedish coach's arrival is not supposed to be a sign that he is going to completely change his game. It is all about developing what he already has, and that was explained to Gazzetta dello Sport with some analysis from the three-time Grand Slam champion's former right-hand man.

"Jannik has made a great choice. He's already the best in the world, so it's not about changing his game, although he will continue to focus on the lines he's already laid out over the last four years. Magnus is very good at picking up on the small details and working on the mental aspect: how to stay calm and clear-headed in decisive moments."

A different viewpoint will be crucial. "He also brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience in Grand Slam tournaments. I believe he can help Jannik continue to grow and maintain his hunger for victory, which is the most difficult thing when you're at the top."

Norman and Wawrinka enjoyed 11 years separated over three stints together. The most successful was the first one between 2013 and 2017, where he was developed into a title contender, rivalling the 'Big Three' and even bettering them in their arenas. After their second stint lasted from 2018-2020, they again reunited to complete Wawrinka's journey in tennis. Subsequently, that has culminated this year with him having played his final ever ATP match. Norman has not been out of a job for too long, set to jump ships to Sinner's camp.

Wawrinka described Norman's best qualities. "Magnus knows how to understand people. He knows when to push, when to stay silent, and when to simply believe in yourself. In my case, he instilled in me the belief that I can win the biggest titles. Confidence like that is very rare."