Jannik Sinner, a three-way meeting in Monte Carlo: The Italian turns the page—the backstory

Jannik Sinner is turning the page and embarking on a new adventure. As reported by *Corriere della Sera*, the Italian tennis player reportedly met with his future coach, Magnus Norman, in Monte Carlo; Norman will take over from Darren Cahill in 2027.

The Swedish “super coach” will work alongside Simone Vagnozzi when Sinner returns to the Australian Open after his long hiatus due to a knee injury: Darren Cahill himself was reportedly present at the meeting; he knows Norman very well, so much so that it was Cahill who recommended him to the South Tyrolean tennis player.

Magnus Norman, 50, a former world No. 2, worked extensively with Stan Wawrinka in the past, winning three Grand Slam tournaments with the Swiss player. The idea of Norman as a coach has garnered widespread support. Brad Gilbert, speaking on Tennis Channel’s “The Big T” podcast, explained: “He’s very similar to Cahill—he has a wealth of experience and did an incredible job with Stan Wawrinka. I think he’s an excellent choice for Jannik. He could potentially stay with him for a long time, and he’s someone who’s easy to get along with.” FITP President Angelo Binaghi was more cautious, stating on Tg1: “I’m rooting for Cahill because, in my opinion, he’s irreplaceable. It’s good that Sinner always has a coach by his side who was a high-level player—first Cahill and then Norman. Secondly, the coach also needs to be a good psychologist.”

On Monday, Sinner will lose his world No. 1 ranking, thus bringing his third reign at the top of the rankings to a close, more than six months after he overtook Carlos Alcaraz on April 13 to reclaim the top spot on the men’s tour. Jannik had previously held the top spot from June 10, 2024, to September 7, 2025, and again from November 3 to 9, 2025.