"No bet this year": Darren Cahill jokes before addressing future with Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner
ATPMonday, 13 July 2026 at 04:30
Jannik Sinner’s second consecutive Wimbledon title came with another question surrounding the team behind his historic rise. Moments after the Italian defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to defend his crown at the All England Club and capture his fifth Grand Slam title, Darren Cahill was asked about his own future alongside the world No. 1.
The Australian coach has been one of the key figures behind Sinner’s transformation into the dominant player of the current era. However, despite the success they have achieved together, Cahill’s future has remained a topic of discussion after he previously suggested that 2025 could be his final season on tour.
That decision eventually changed. Cahill stayed with Sinner for 2026, and the partnership continued producing remarkable results, with the Italian adding another Wimbledon trophy to his résumé and further strengthening his position at the top of the ATP rankings.
Now, after another milestone victory, Cahill once again refused to make a definitive commitment beyond the end of the current season, suggesting that the team will evaluate the situation together before deciding what comes next.
"We'll sit down as a team": Cahill leaves Sinner coaching future open
During the Wimbledon final press conference, Cahill was asked whether there was any bet or agreement with Sinner regarding his plans after the 2026 season. The veteran coach responded with a smile but quickly explained that no decision had been made.
“No bet this year. No bet this year,” Cahill said with a laugh. “I’m here until the end of 2026 and then we’ll see,”
The Australian confirmed that his current commitment runs until the end of the season, but he did not rule out another extension after previously changing his mind about stepping away from coaching.
“I did say at the end of 2025 I was finished and I turned around and changed my mind,” he added. “We’ll get through the end of the year and we’ll sit down as a team and talk about what’s best for Jannik.”
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Cahill’s decision to remain with Sinner has coincided with one of the most successful periods of the Italian’s career. Since the partnership continued, Sinner has continued collecting major titles and establishing himself as the benchmark in men’s tennis.
The 24-year-old completed his Wimbledon title defence by defeating Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the final, becoming only the fourth man in the Open Era to win the tournament in consecutive years as world No. 1.
The victory marked Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam singles title and another chapter in a partnership that has already delivered historic achievements, including multiple Masters 1000 titles and his rise to the top of the ATP Tour.
With Cahill in his corner, the Italian has also produced a historic run at the Masters 1000 level, winning six consecutive titles and extending his streak to 34 straight victories in the category. While Grand Slam success had remained elusive earlier in the 2026 season, Wimbledon removed any doubts, further highlighting Cahill’s importance in Sinner’s continued dominance.
The Canadian Open will be the next major event on the calendar, and Sinner could continue extending his perfect Masters 1000 run during the hard-court swing. In 2025, the Italian chose to skip the event because there were only two weeks between the Wimbledon final and his opening match in Toronto.
This time, with the tournament taking place in Montreal and with an additional week of recovery, Cahill admitted that a decision has not yet been made regarding Sinner’s participation.
Jannik Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title back at Canadian Open 2023 in Toronto, but he never take the trophy in Montreal.
“There is a difference compared to last year. Then there were only two weeks between Wimbledon and Canada. That compressed schedule made it very hard to play until the last weekend of Wimbledon and then compete immediately after in Canada,” Cahill explained.
“This year there are three weeks. It’s within the planned schedule. We will sit down as a team to decide Jannik’s competition plan from now on,” the Australian added. “The Masters 1000 are incredibly important tournaments, and our intention is to ensure he is in the best position to perform at his peak.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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