Sinner changes medical team to treat his knee and meets with Darren Cahill

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 24 Oct 2026 | 22:14
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The Australian coach is in Monte Carlo, and from Italy, there is talk of the possibility that they will continue working together at the beginning of 2027. Additionally, Sinner is leaving JMedical.

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Sinner returns with Cahill in Monte Carlo. Photo: Getty Images

Jannik Sinner has been surrounded for months by an aura of mystery and uncertainty. His knee injury has been more serious than expected, the treatments he has undergone are unknown, and it is not certain whether he will continue working with Darren Cahill next year. There is breaking news that sheds some light.

The vast majority of rumors that have come from Italy regarding Jannik Sinner's physical condition have turned out to be incorrect. It seems that there are few journalists who are closely connected to the player's environment and are reliable for him when it comes to leaking information. However, it is worth paying attention to the latest reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, one of the outlets that has been closest to providing truthful information about Jannik.

Sinner will leave JMedical to be treated by a highly respected orthopedist

According to an article from this Saturday, Sinner has decided to sever his relationship with JMedical, the rehabilitation clinic where he had been since his injury after Wimbledon. Having relapsed from his problems before the Asian tour, when he seemed ready to compete, has led Jannik to seek the expertise of Herbert Schoenhuber, a world-renowned orthopedist with whom he will progress through stages in his recovery process.

Since he completely left tennis activity on October 6 and focused on rehabilitation work, Sinner has had time to reflect on how he wants to approach this stage of his career. The moment to pick up the racquet and train on the court approaches, a crucial test for his knee as if the pain reappears, he may be forced to make drastic decisions such as surgery.

For the moment, that is not contemplated, but in order to tackle this decisive stage in his recovery, he may have asked Darren Cahill to accompany him. The gesture by the Australian to interrupt his vacation in Australia to cross half the world and head to Montecarlo is interpreted as a gesture of loyalty and friendship, but also as a possibility that remains open to continue working together, at least during the first part of next season.

Darren Cahill could stay with Sinner until Roland Garros 2027

The fact that Sinner has been unable to compete in the second half of the year may have sparked discussions between player and coach to spend a bit more time together. Cahill was reluctant, but understands the situation and is willing to accompany Jannik at the Australian Open and even until Roland Garros. After the Grand Slam is where the definitive change could occur.

It is inevitable to think that this news could distance the rumors of an association between Juan Carlos Ferrero and Jannik Sinner or at least postpone them. Moreover, there is increasingly stronger talk of the option of seeing the Italian at the Six Kings Slam, scheduled for the end of the year, with the aim of testing himself in a competitive environment but one where he can manage his efforts before the first Grand Slam of the year.

In short, many questions remain regarding the future of Jannik Sinner, whose top priority is to return to training with good feelings and not feel relapses as the load and intensity of the training increase. If all goes well, Darren Cahill could continue by his side seeking a triumphant return at the Australian Open 2027.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner cambia el equipo médico para tratar su rodilla y se reúne con Darren Cahill