Response to competitors
Cahill on Sinner: ‘He has the mentality of a champion’
Australian coach displays on his pupil’s US Open title
September 9, 2024
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Jannik Sinner, Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill have fun Sinner’s victory on the US Open.
By ATP employees
Famend coach Darren Cahill has helped Jannik Sinner attain new heights since becoming a member of the staff in July 2022.
The 23-year-old gained his first main title beneath Cahill’s steerage on the Australian Open in January, then rose to No. 1 within the PIF ATP Rankings for the primary time in June. On Sunday afternoon in New York, Sinner capped his outstanding main season by taking the title on the US Open.
Following Sinner’s victory, Cahill spoke to ESPN in regards to the Italian’s journey and his elite mentality throughout his US Open run.
“He was prepared at this time,” Cahill instructed ESPN. “There was a distinction between Australia and right here. I believe in Australia, if you go on your first time, you may have these nerves, it was the primary main ultimate he is ever been in. There was extra nerves. And perhaps a bit extra expectation, as a result of he is crushed Medvedev a few instances. And to recover from that hump and that hurdle. I believe it provides you an unimaginable quantity of confidence that it doesn’t matter what occurs, you’ll be able to deal with conditions.
“He educated nicely this morning. We spoke to Andre Agassi within the locker room this morning. He talked about his sport, his mentality and his composure, even within the large moments. Even when he was examined in that third set, I nonetheless felt like he felt like he may get again into it and switch it round, which he did. So he has that championship mentality that I do not assume a variety of gamers have. Sure gamers actually do. However I believe he is born with it and he loves these conditions and moments.”
Australian Cahill has had a distinguished teaching profession. The previous No. 22 within the PIF ATP Rankings helped Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt and WTA star Simona Halep attain the world No. 1 place and joined Sinner’s staff two years in the past so as to add some expertise to an already well-oiled squad.
Sinner has been working with compatriot Simone Vagnozzi since early 2022 and Cahill was fast to reward Vagnozzi when requested about Sinner’s efficiency towards Taylor Fritz.
“I believe Simone Vagnozzi has finished an incredible job during the last couple of years, engaged on the failings in his sport, each transitioning on protection … and getting some energy on the corners,” Cahill instructed ESPN. “But in addition coming again and taking on the purpose and likewise transitioning to offense. Simone has been an incredible coach. He has finished an incredible job during the last two and a half, three years. And it has been an absolute honor to work with him and see how he has been in a position to develop Jannik’s sport.”
Sinner leaves New York with a season document of 55-5 and a commanding 2,885-point lead over second-place Alexander Zverev within the PIF ATP Reside Race To Turin, which serves as a benchmark for the ATP 12 months-Finish No. 1 rankings offered by PIF.