Key Takeaways
- Juan Carlos Ferrero has announced he will return to the ATP Tour in 2027, with Argentine reports claiming he could team up with world number one Jannik Sinner.
- The prospective partnership was reported by ESPN commentator José-Luis Clerc and journalist Gonzalo Ferreyra, following initial whispers at the Cincinnati Open.
- Darren Cahill is expected to retire at season’s end, with Sinner having previously remarked, “It depends on whether I want to tell the truth or not,” regarding their ongoing coaching bet.
Argentine reports link Ferrero with world number one
Speculation surrounding the future coaching setup of world number one Jannik Sinner has gathered pace following reports linking him to Juan Carlos Ferrero. The Spanish coach recently confirmed that he intends to make his return to the ATP Tour in 2027. While some anticipated Ferrero taking on a rising prospect such as fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar, reports emerging from Latin America have pointed towards a high-profile move to Carlos Alcaraz’s primary rival.
According to former professional player and ESPN commentator José-Luis Clerc, Ferrero is in line to become Sinner’s next coach. Sinner reportedly became aware of the situation during the Cincinnati Open, the ATP Masters 1000 event staged prior to the US Open. The development was further corroborated on Wednesday by Argentine journalist Gonzalo Ferreyra, who indicated he had verified the arrangement through an additional source.
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Darren Cahill approaches expected retirement
Any potential arrival would coincide with the anticipated departure of Darren Cahill, who is widely expected to conclude his coaching career at the end of the current season. Sinner previously addressed Cahill’s ongoing presence, having playfully explained how their arrangement continued.
“It depends on whether I want to tell the truth or not,” Sinner said when discussing the setup. “We had a bet before the final. I told him, ‘If I win tomorrow, I can decide whether you stay until the end of the year or not.’ Now the choice is mine!”
Expanding on what he values in his coaching relationship, Sinner detailed the qualities he searches for in his support team. “I’ve always looked for an honest person. Someone who gives me so much, not just on the tennis court, but in life outside of it, about how to live both in victories and disappointments,” the Italian explained. “And he’s very good. If I choose to stay with him, he probably won’t travel so much anymore. That’s normal.”
Sinner also acknowledged the uncertainty of their long-term plans while emphasizing his satisfaction with their results: “We’ll have to see about that too. But I’ve always said, back in Australia, that I’d like to have him, because things are going well. Now we’ll see. The season is still nothing, there are still so many tournaments to go, and I’ll still see him a lot. You never know. But let’s say I won the bet and now it’s up to me to decide, we’ll see.”
With Cahill appearing ready to conclude his tenure, Ferrero could potentially step in as head coach to work alongside Simone Vagnozzi starting in 2027.
Jannik Sinner in 2026
At the moment ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 12th of July when he defeated world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 31st career title.
During this season Sinner has an overall 44-3 match record. Jannik has won 6 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Wimbledon.
