Brad Gilbert Shuts Down Rumors Regarding Darren Cahill’s Unavailability at the US Open in Jannik Sinner’s Camp

Brad Gilbert has dismissed recent reports suggesting Darren Cahill will not coach Jannik Sinner at the 2025 US Open. An article from Italian outlet la Repubblica claimed Cahill would take a short break, leaving Simone Vagnozzi as Sinner’s sole coach in New York.

Sinner has been working with Vagnozzi since early 2022, and Cahill joined the team later that year. Together, the coaching duo has helped Sinner reach new heights, including four Grand Slam titles out of the last seven and a rise to World No. 1 in June 2024.

Gilbert, who works with Cahill at ESPN, reacted to the report on social media. He indicated that he expects Cahill to be present at the US Open, contradicting claims of a temporary absence. Gilbert wrote on X, reacting to the same:

For the record this is completely fake news.

for the record this is completely fake news 🗞️

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 25, 2025

Cahill, a former top-level coach and player, has worked with champions like Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, and Simona Halep. While he had previously planned to step away from coaching after 2025, recent reports from Il Corriere della Sera suggest he might continue with Sinner into 2026.

Former US Open champion makes prediction on the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Dominic Thiem believes that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have pushed men’s tennis to a new level. He praised the pair for elevating the sport beyond what fans were used to seeing in previous years. Thiem said in the Tennis World Italia:

Today, they have too much of a lead. But they can also lose: we saw it with Grigor Dimitrov at Wimbledon, or Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Jack Draper, if they play perfectly. I doubt they will win every Grand Slam tournament in the next ten years, but today they are way ahead of everyone.

Their rivalry reached new heights recently, with finals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Alcaraz won an epic French Open final in five sets, saving three match points and finishing the battle after five hours and 29 minutes—the second-longest Grand Slam final in history.

Sinner responded at Wimbledon, beating Alcaraz in four sets to capture his first title at the All England Club. The Italian ended Alcaraz’s 24-match win streak and stopped his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown.

Sinner now holds four Grand Slam titles, while Alcaraz has five. The two have dominated the majors since early 2024, sharing the last seven. Ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world, they are well ahead of the rest.

Who can challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz?

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have dominated men’s tennis recently, leading many to wonder who might step up to challenge them. The duo has claimed all seven Grand Slam titles since the start of 2024, and no consistent rival has emerged yet. However, several young talents are beginning to attract attention as potential threats.

Holger Rune is one such name. The 22-year-old has already cracked the top five and owns a Masters 1000 title from Paris in 2022. Although his progress slowed after that breakout, he’s shown flashes of promise. Rune defeated Alcaraz to win the Barcelona Open this year and also reached the Indian Wells final. With Andre Agassi now mentoring him, Rune seems poised for another leap forward.

Another rising star is Jakub Mensik, who claimed his first ATP title at the Miami Open this year. That Masters 1000 victory lifted him into the top 20. While the Czech has yet to shine at Grand Slams, his strong serve and clean hitting mark him as a future contender.

Meanwhile, Arthur Fils, a former top-15 player, impressed earlier this season with three straight Masters 1000 quarterfinals before an injury disrupted his momentum. Despite his setbacks, his explosive forehand and raw talent keep him in the conversation.

Also worth watching are Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien. Fonseca, just 18, has already won an ATP title and reached the third round at Wimbledon. He’s shown maturity beyond his age and continues to rise fast.

Tien, currently ranked No. 67, has beaten several top-10 players in 2025, including Medvedev and Rublev. Known for his smart, tactical play rather than power, Tien is quickly proving he belongs among the sport’s next big names.

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