Why did Jannik Sinner going skiing ahead of 2024 season? Coach Darren Cahill has all the answers

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Monday, 01 January 2024 at 12:30
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Darren Cahill has revealed that taking Italy’s young tennis star Jannik Sinner skiing before the start of the 2024 season was a method to keep his mind and body fresh ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year.

The 22-year-old is often regarded as one of the most highly-rated young players currently playing in the circuit alongside Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and America’s Ben Shelton. Cahill, who is currently coaching Sinner, was recently quoted in a report where he stated that the decision to go skiing before the start of a new season was a well-calculated one.

“The Davis Cup made the difference: 5 more matches in Malaga, the competitive season ended on 26 November,” he said. “With joy, but further than we thought. We considered not stressing Jannik Sinner with a tournament before Melbourne to protect his mind and body.

“It is the strategy that, in the five years that I coached him, I used with Agassi. This way he has more margin for recovery, and skiing these days in South Tyrol, in moderation, is an integral part of the boy's well-being. Starting fresh will be crucial.”

Sinner had a more than decent time on the court in 2023, especially in the second half as he helped Italy in winning their first Davis Cup title in more than four decades.

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