After his early exit at Roland Garros, Jannik Sinner is shifting focus to the grass season, where he’s scheduled to play only at Wimbledon.
The Italian lost in the second round of the French Open to Juan Manuel Cerundolo and chose not to enter the Halle Open this year, despite having played there over each of the last three seasons.
Sinner’s run at Wimbledon could also mark his final tournament under Darren Cahill. The Australian coach has been with him through four Grand Slam titles and a rise to world number one.
Cahill originally planned to step away after the 2025 season but later agreed to stay for another year before eventually leaving. With his departure coming soon, Sinner will need to consider what comes next for his coaching setup.
With Cahill nearing a potential exit, one option that’s already being mentioned is former Alcaraz coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. It’ll be an important decision for Sinner as he looks ahead beyond Wimbledon and into next season.
Juan Carlos Ferrero comments on the possible Jannik Sinner coaching role
Ferrero ended his partnership with Alcaraz ahead of the 2026 season, bringing to a close a remarkably successful seven-year spell together.
Since their split, the Spaniard has gone on to make history by completing the Career Grand Slam at just 23 years old, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve the feat.
In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Ferrero was asked about the possibility of taking over as Sinner’s coach six months after ending his time with Alcaraz.
The 46-year-old said: “A few months ago, I would have said no: my split with Carlos was still fresh, and I wouldn’t have been ready. But now that I feel stronger, I say: why not? Sinner loves to work hard and is willing to do whatever it takes to stay No. 1: I like that attitude. It would be wonderful to coach him.”
Ferrero backs Alcaraz over Sinner in head-to-head comparison
Despite Sinner’s strong run of form this year, Ferrero believes Alcaraz still holds the edge between the two.
“It all comes down to the details,” said Ferrero, who helped Alcaraz become the youngest world number one in history and clinch six majors.
“Carlos is more dynamic, has a wider range of shots, and knows how to disrupt Jannik’s rhythm. Jannik loves to play one way above all others: fast, hitting at the same height.
“At his own pace, he’s extremely hard to beat. In my opinion, 100 per cent, Carlos is a hair’s breadth ahead; I’d say it’s 55-45.
“Matches between those two have always been—and always will be—extremely close.” While Alcaraz leads their overall record 10-7, Sinner has taken their last two encounters.
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