Boris Becker Makes Bombshell Coaching Claim on Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner is yet to decide the coaching future of Darren Cahill.

Boris Becker Makes Bombshell Coaching Claim on Jannik Sinner

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Boris Becker has claimed that he was on the verge of becoming the coach of Jannik Sinner. The German tennis legend has been doing commentary most of the time recently, but has lift the lid on a huge secret.

Becker, who coached Novak Djokovic between 2014 and 2016, believes that he could potentially be in the mix in case Darren Cahill leaves. However, Becker believes that Sinner will stick with the legendary coach. Becker said in an interview to Corriere:

I was close to becoming Sinner’s coach — I thought it was a secret. It’s true. Back then I told Jannik: I don’t know how my London case will end, so I can’t commit. But I don’t want to leave you hanging — one of the names I suggested was Darren Cahill. For me, he’s the best. If Cahill retires at the end of the season, maybe I’ll be back in the mix? Darren won’t stop.

Becker was arguably the greatest coach of Djokovic’s career. The German was part of the team that generated four consecutive Grand Slams for the Serb between 2015 Wimbledon till 2016 Wimbledon. He added:

I always believed Jannik could become the strongest. He had to improve his serve and footwork, but his mind was already exceptional…Sinner has won four Slams at 24. I don’t think I could’ve done better than Cahill and Vagnozzi. Simone wasn’t famous when chosen, but few understand tennis like him. The team’s success speaks for itself — it’s incredible considering Jannik only started playing seriously at 13–14.

Meanwhile, Sinner is yet to decide the fate of Cahill. However, he has said multiple times that he is willing to change the mind of his coach so he can stick for one more season.

Jannik Sinner wins first Paris title

Second seed Jannik Sinner earned a memorable win on Sunday at the Rolex Paris Masters. The Italian star not only claimed his fifth ATP Masters 1000 title but also regained the No. 1 position in the PIF ATP Rankings.

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Jannik Sinner (Image via X/Jannik Sinner HQ)

Throughout the tournament, Sinner displayed remarkable focus and precision on court. His composed style and smart shot selection helped him control key moments in every match. In the final, Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6(4) to capture his first Paris Masters crown. The victory highlighted his steady progress and dominance on indoor hard courts.

Sinner’s run in Paris was perfect, as he did not lose a single set. With this performance, he matched Carlos Alcaraz’s 2023 Indian Wells record and extended his indoor winning streak to 26 matches.

Jannik Sinner tightens World No.1 ranking race

By reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking, Jannik Sinner also intensified the battle for the ATP Year-End No. 1 title presented by PIF. He now sits just 1,050 points behind Carlos Alcaraz in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, setting up a thrilling showdown at the Nitto ATP Finals, where Sinner is the defending champion.

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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz 4K, Jannik Sinner HQ)

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s strong performance in Paris gave a major boost to his Nitto ATP Finals hopes. Reaching his second ATP Masters 1000 final pushed him up to eighth in the Live Race, 160 points ahead of Lorenzo Musetti. He will aim to secure his spot when he competes at the ATP 250 event in Metz next week.

Despite a valiant effort from Auger-Aliassime in the second set, Sinner held firm under pressure. His composure and precision carried him through a flawless tie-break to seal the victory. This triumph marked Sinner’s fifth tour-level title of the season. Having also beaten the Canadian in Cincinnati and the US Open, he now leads their Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalry 3-2.

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