Cahill: "What we are most proud of Jannik is how he gets up after the hits"

Iker Jiménez | 12 Jul 2026 | 22.38

Cahill: "What makes us proudest about Jannik is how he rises after the blows." Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner once again reigned on the grass of the All England Club. The world number one defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to capture his second consecutive Wimbledon title and lift the fifth Grand Slam of his career. After the match, his coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, appeared before the media to explain some of the keys behind the Italian's success.

Both highlighted Sinner's work ethic, his constant evolution, and, above all, the way he turned the tough blow suffered weeks ago at Roland Garros into a new driving force to conquer another Grand Slam.

How did they prepare for the match to neutralize Zverev's serve?

Simone Vagnozzi: "We were well aware that Sascha is one of the best servers on the tour. It's particularly difficult on grass because he was hitting the lines really well today.

Jannik kept changing his returning position constantly, trying to mix up different responses to make Zverev think. In the end, he managed to break his serve twice, and on this surface, that makes the difference. It's practically impossible to break many times, but he did it at crucial moments."

Was it particularly important to win this Wimbledon after all that has happened this year?

Darren Cahill: "I don't think this Grand Slam was more important than any of the previous ones. It's true that a lot has happened in the last six months. In Australia, he lost to a Novak Djokovic who played exceptional tennis. Then came what happened in Paris, where we still don't know exactly what occurred.

The crucial thing was the reaction. We arrived at Wimbledon twelve days before because we decided not to play any previous tournaments. We knew the early matches would be tough, but Jannik just put his head down and worked. He had a fantastic attitude throughout the tournament. He will have a very long career and will continue to have opportunities to win many Grand Slams, but this title really feels special."

What changes were made after Roland Garros?

Darren Cahill: "The medical reports belong to Jannik, and we won't discuss them. We did make some small changes in his preparation. Even during matches, you can see that now he leaves the court between sets to change clothes, spend a few minutes in the air conditioning, and follow a very specific routine when it's very hot.

It's important to remember that he grew up in the Italian Alps. The more time he spends training in hot conditions, the better prepared he will be. This has been one of the hottest Wimbledons we remember, and he managed it really well."

What room for improvement does he still have?

Simone Vagnozzi: "We are very pleased with the progress he has made over these five years, but there are still many things to improve. Our project has always been to make him a more aggressive player, to come to the net more and to introduce more variations in his game, like drop shots."

Darren Cahill: "That said... fewer drop shots when he's serving to win the match (laughs)."

Simone Vagnozzi: "Exactly. But for a player at this level, it's crucial to step onto the court every day with a new goal in mind. Maintaining the level is not enough."

Darren Cahill: "We saw it with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, or Murray. They never stopped evolving. Now Zverev is playing in a different way against Jannik, Carlos will come back very strong, and that compels us to keep growing constantly."

What mental and physical strength did Jannik have to show to turn the match around?

Darren Cahill: "I think both players offered an incredible performance today, but especially Jannik. We had already seen glimpses of Alexander playing this way in previous encounters. I remember the first set in Miami when he came out hitting all the forehands with a lot of aggression, serving very well, and creating several opportunities right from the start. We knew he was capable of playing like that. The only thing we didn't know was how long he could sustain that level.

He was very close to winning the second set too and going up by two sets. If he continues to play at that level and with that style of tennis, he's already a very dangerous opponent, but in the future, he will become an even bigger problem for everyone. Now that he has won a Grand Slam, with the Paris title, it's noticeable even in the way he walks on the court. He has much more confidence. He knows that he can win seven matches to conquer a Grand Slam. He's a great player, and we have the utmost respect for Alexander."

How does he manage to recover so quickly from painful defeats?

Darren Cahill: "We were just talking about that before the final. What makes us most proud is his ability to bounce back. He has taken some tough hits over the years, like the match points lost to Carlos or what happened this year at Roland Garros. But the next day, he always calls us to ask: 'What do we do now? When do we train again? What's the next goal?'

That's his way of understanding tennis and life. Every time he takes a blow, he comes back even stronger. Today he showed it again because Zverev demanded a lot from him."

Did Carlos Alcaraz's absence add pressure?

Simone Vagnozzi: "In a Grand Slam, you have to win six matches before thinking about a final. Our message is always the same: every match is a final. It's true that when your main rival is absent, there might be a bit more pressure, but we try to keep things very simple and focus solely on the next match, day by day."

What's next with the schedule?

Simone Vagnozzi: "Right now, we're not thinking about Montreal or Cincinnati. Tonight or tomorrow, we'll talk and decide how to organize the coming weeks."

Darren Cahill: "This year, we have an extra week compared to last season between Wimbledon and Canada, so we can plan better. The Masters 1000 events remain a priority, and our intention is to prepare Jannik to compete at the highest level in all of them."

The triumph at Wimbledon confirmed that the project built by Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill continues to move forward. Beyond the talent of the Italian, both coaches emphasized that the real difference lies in his mentality. For them, Sinner's greatest virtue is not just winning Grand Slams but the speed with which he turns each defeat into a fresh starting point.

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