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Jannik Sinner Teases Darren Cahill’s Retirement U-Turn After Winning Wimbledon Final Bet
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Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon win might help extend Darren Cahill’s coaching stint. The two had a friendly bet before Sunday’s final at the All England Club. The top seed’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz may influence Cahill’s earlier decision to step away at the end of the 2025 season.

News of Cahill’s planned departure first surfaced during Sinner’s run to the Australian Open title in January. After capturing his fourth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, the Italian was asked about the coach’s future by the press.

We made a bet before the final… I told him that if I won, I could choose whether he would stay at the end of the year or not. Now the choice is mine!” I’ve always looked for an honest person who gives me so much, not just on the tennis court, but also in life outside, both in success and disappointment. He’s great at that. If I choose to stay with him, he probably won’t travel so much anymore, that’s normal. I’ve always told him I’d like to have him in Australia, because things are going well. Plus, the season is still long, there are still a lot of tournaments to go, and I’ll still see him a lot… But I won the bet, now we’ll see.

Responding with a smile, Sinner shared in Italian that the outcome of their private wager could change Cahill’s mind. He hinted that the coach’s departure may not be final and that he hopes to keep Cahill involved with the team.

While Sinner expressed his desire to continue the partnership, he acknowledged that Cahill might reduce his travel schedule. If he remains, Cahill would likely work in a more limited role alongside co-coach Simone Vagnozzi.

Jannik Sinner’s rumored girlfriend seen at Wimbledon final

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has sparked dating rumours after Danish influencer Laila Hasanovic was seen in his player’s box during his historic Wimbledon win over Carlos Alcaraz. The 23-year-old Italian secured his first title at the All England Club in a strong performance that reversed his French Open loss just weeks earlier.

Laila Hasanovic, a popular figure on social media, caught attention with a TikTok video from Wimbledon that quickly went viral. She boasts a large following on Instagram and TikTok, where she shares lifestyle content. Her visible support during Sinner’s final has led fans to speculate about a possible relationship, especially after Sinner’s reported breakup with Anna Kalinskaya earlier this year.

Before being linked to Sinner, Hasanovic was in a long-term relationship with Mick Schumacher, the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. She was reportedly close to the Schumacher family and was among the few who visited Michael after his serious accident. Her connections to high-profile personalities have only intensified public interest in her Wimbledon appearance.

Despite growing speculation, Sinner has maintained that he is currently not in a serious relationship. However, with Hasanovic appearing at such a significant moment in his career, curiosity surrounding their bond continues to rise. As Sinner celebrates his Wimbledon triumph, fans remain keenly focused on both his game and his possible new romance.

Jannik Sinner edges closer to Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Race to Turin

Top seed Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon victory over Carlos Alcaraz has intensified the race for the ATP Year-End No. 1 ranking. The Italian’s win cut significantly into Alcaraz’s lead in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin. Alcaraz had a chance to build a nearly 3,000-point cushion, but the loss resulted in a 1,400-point swing, leaving him just 1,540 points ahead of Sinner heading into the North American hard-court swing.

The battle for the top spot now primarily features Alcaraz and Sinner, with Novak Djokovic in third place, trailing Sinner by over 2,600 points. Djokovic’s chances are still alive, but the gap makes the climb steep. Sinner, now a two-time Grand Slam winner this season, is closing in on qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals, while Alcaraz became the first player to secure his spot after reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Several players are fighting for their first appearance in the season-ending tournament. Jack Draper, Lorenzo Musetti, and Ben Shelton are all within the top eight but have never qualified before. Shelton, currently in eighth place, is only 1,170 points ahead of Djokovic, with other contenders like Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev still within striking distance.

Fritz made a big jump in the rankings after his Wimbledon semi-final run and now sits seventh, returning to a qualifying position. With key Masters 1000 events in Toronto and Cincinnati ahead, the standings remain fluid. Just 490 points separate Shelton from Rublev in 14th, ensuring a tightly contested race in the coming weeks.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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