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Jannik Sinner injury recovery and coaching changes

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Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, who has been sidelined since July due to right knee inflammation, has announced his return to competition at the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for late December 2026. This comeback follows previous indications that his season would end in 2026. Regarding his professional team, Sinner and his long-time coach Darren Cahill have officially announced they will end their collaboration at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Sinner shared the news via social media, expressing deep gratitude to the Australian coach for his role in his development both as a player and a person. The partnership, which began in June 2022, saw Sinner achieve the world number one ranking, five Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon 2025 and 2026, two ATP Finals titles, and a Career Golden Masters. Cahill described the work as an “extraordinary honor and privilege,” while praising Sinner as an “extraordinary and humble champion.” Magnus Norman, the former world number two from Sweden, is set to join Sinner’s technical staff in early December to work alongside Simone Vagnozzi. Norman, who coached Stan Wawrinka to three Grand Slam titles, has been described by analysts such as Chris Eubanks and Andy Roddick as an ideal successor to Cahill. Norman has expressed respect for the foundation laid by Cahill and stated he is enthusiastic about contributing to Sinner’s continued growth. Sinner, currently ranked world number two, aims to use this restructured team to reclaim the top spot from Alexander Zverev.

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