Jannik Sinner, the former world No. 1, comments on Norman’s decision: “We were fools.”

Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick commented on his podcast about Jannik Sinner’s decision to work with Magnus Norman following Darren Cahill’s departure: “It’s an obvious choice—how is it possible that this coach isn’t consistently the first name that comes to mind when talking about the best strategists on the tour?”

“He should be, and we were fools not to think of him.” According to Roddick, Sinner will benefit from the arrival of the former coach of Stan Wawrinka and Robin Söderling: “He transformed Soderling into a player capable of beating Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, reaching two consecutive finals in Paris, and becoming a real nightmare for his opponents for three years, before injuries and health issues took their toll.”

And then there’s his work with Stan Wawrinka: “Stan was already an excellent player. He had perhaps reached No. 10 in the world rankings before dropping to around No. 30, then climbing back up to No. 25, and Norman managed to turn him into a champion capable of winning three Grand Slam titles.”

“He’s clearly one of the best coaches in the world, on par with Cahill and a few others. Yet over the past fifteen years, his name has rarely been mentioned, which is a real injustice.”

Wawrinka himself, interviewed by *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, praised the Italian’s choice: “Jannik made a great choice. He’s already the best in the world, so it’s not about changing his game, even though he’ll continue to focus on the strategies he’s followed over the past four years.” According to the Swiss player, Norman is “very skilled at picking up on the small details and working on the mental aspect—how to stay calm and clear-headed in decisive moments.” Wawrinka added that the Swedish coach “brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of Grand Slam experience” and can help Sinner “keep his hunger for victory alive—the hardest thing to do when you’re at the top.”