Jannik Sinner Reportedly Hiring Stan Wawrinka’s Coach Makes the Most Sense: “I Saw No Chance It Would Be Juan Carlos Ferrero”

Although Juan Carlos Ferrero sees the possibility of coaching Jannik Sinner in the future, it seems unlikely to happen in 2027. Ferrero has revealed that he has signed an agreement with an unnamed player, the announcement of which will be made on November 9.

The Times recently reported that the Italian ace has hired Magnus Norman, who guided Stan Wawrinka to three Grand Slam titles. As Wawrinka called time on his professional career after losing to Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Swiss Indoors, Norman will no longer be part of his team.

Reacting to the reports of Sinner hiring Norman, Gilbert said he had not foreseen the World No.1 working with Ferrero next year. Gilbert, the ex-coach of Coco Gauff, Andre Agassi, Andy Murray, and Andy Roddick, explained why Sinner adding Norman to his entourage makes sense.

Well, first of all, if it’s true, it does make the most sense. Remember I said a while ago that I saw no chance that it would be Ferrero, and you just felt like somebody that’s going to be joining the team’s probably got to have a calm demeanor, and that’s exactly what Magnus has. A lot like Darren [Cahill], got lots of experience, did an amazing job with Stan. And if this is true, I’m first of all, I’m sad for my buddy Darren [but] if he is retiring, at least he’s retiring on his own terms.

Brad Gilbert said on The Big T Podcast

If the reports are true, then Norman will replace Cahill. The Aussie coach and Simone Vagnozzi have been part of Sinner’s team since 2022, guiding the 25-year-old to five Grand Slam titles, two ATP Finals titles, 10 Masters 1000 titles, as well as to the No.1 ranking.

But I think this is a great choice for Jannik and somebody that, you know, potentially could be with him for a long time and is an easy guy, you know, to get along with. And I think he’ll do well with the rest of his team members.

Brad Gilbert added

Sinner, at present, is nursing his knee injury. He last played a match in the final of Wimbledon, defeating Alexander Zverev to defend his title. He has already ended his season and will lose his No. 1 ranking to the German, who won the French Open and the US Open.

Jannik Sinner reveals his toughest opponent

Jannik Sinner sat for an interview with La Repubblica, during which he was asked about how he spent his summer away from the tennis courts. Sinner revealed he hadn’t been idle: although he didn’t try new activities, he kept busy watching Formula 1 races and attending the Gucci fashion show in Milan.

He also played games on PlayStation and started reading a 600-page book, Io uccido [I Kill], by Giorgio Faletti. Sinner said he did not turn his back on tennis because it hurt him.

In fact, I’ve always worked hard, both in the gym and on the court, and with the physiotherapists. Patience is the right word for this period. Your body is the only opponent you can’t beat. When it tells you to stop, you have to accept it and follow the advice of the specialists.

He will be back in action before the end of this year, as he will compete in the rescheduled Six Kings Slam exhibition, set to start on December 27. The South Tyrol native is a two-time defending champion in Riyadh. On the ATP Tour, he lifted six titles this season.

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