Ex-ATP Pro Doesn’t See Juan Carlos Ferrero Coaching Jannik Sinner: “I Would Choose Rafael Jodar or Holger Rune”

Juan Carlos Ferrero will be returning to the tour as a tennis coach next year. But he has not revealed whom he will coach.

Because there’s uncertainty about the partnership between Jannik Sinner and Darren Cahill, there have already been discussions about whether it was the Italian who hired him. Even Ferrero did not rule out the possibility of coaching the five-time Grand Slam champion when asked about the same during past interviews.

But former player Stefano Pescosolido can’t foresee Sinner and Ferrero working together. Pescosolido thinks one of two youngsters, Rafael Jodar or Holger Rune, has hired him.

Rather than the Sinner suggestion, which is being discussed, I would opt for Jodar. And perhaps Rune could be a challenge if he were to start playing again, because he’s been out for practically a year. In any case, it will be interesting to see him again, and the player he coaches could benefit from it.

Stefano Pescosolido said this during his interview with Tuttosport

Ferrero split with Carlos Alcaraz last December due to failed contract negotiations. He is currently coaching Spanish golfer Angel Ayora, while Samuel Lopez is coaching Alcaraz and guided him to his first Australian Open title earlier this year.

Alcaraz was last seen in action in the quarterfinals of the US Open, where eventual runner-up Ben Shelton ended his title defense. It was the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s first tournament since his return from an injury hiatus. Alcaraz injured his wrist during the Barcelona Open and missed quite a few big events, including the French Open and Wimbledon.

Stefano Pescosolido believes Jannik Sinner will delay his return

Jannik Sinner had to skip the Cincinnati Masters as well as the US Open due to his knee injury. His name is on the entry list for the China Open, the main draw of which starts on September 30. But Stefano Pescosolido believes Sinner will eventually skip the ATP 500 event in Beijing, where he defeated Learner Tien the final last year.

I think he’s being a little more cautious physically. He wants to avoid any setbacks. The Grand Slams are the main objective, and I imagine that next year he’ll want to be in peak condition to try and win as many as possible.

Sinner has so far competed in just one ATP 500 event. Earlier this season, he played the Qatar Open where his run ended in the quarterfinals.

There are two options: Beijing and Shanghai, or starting with the indoor tournaments. Last year’s Chinese ATP Masters 1000 tournament saw some tricky conditions, and he withdrew due to a cramp. He might skip the Asian leg and return via Vienna to be ready for the ATP Finals, in order to plan for the following year as effectively as possible.

Stefano Pescosolido added

If Sinner competes in Beijing, he will be chasing his seventh title of the season. The five-time Grand Slam champion won titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Indian Wells, Miami, and at Wimbledon.

But at the French Open, his run ended in a disastrous fashion as he crashed out of the second round with a five-set defeat to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Sinner was hit by full-body cramps, and even though he needed just one game to win, he ended up losing the match in a dramatic fashion.

Sinner reclaimed his No.1 ranking after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo. But his spot is in danger due to Alexander Zverev‘s wins at the French Open and the US Open. Sinner has a 1,810-point lead over Sascha, who reached the final of Wimbledon for the first time but failed to complete the Channel Slam, losing the match to the 25-year-old.

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