Reports circulated that Jannik Sinner, the world’s number one tennis player, was set to hire Carlos Moya, former coach of Rafael Nadal, starting in 2026. However, Moya has firmly denied these rumors, labeling them as “fake news.”
The Initial Report
The speculation began with a report from a Russian media outlet, Bolshe!, stating that Moya would join Sinner’s team after Darren Cahill’s expected retirement at the end of 2025. This report quickly spread across various tennis news platforms, exciting many fans who believed Moya’s experience could greatly benefit Sinner.
Moya’s Strong Denial
Carlos Moya swiftly responded to the rumors, dismissing them as completely false. In an interview with Radio Nacional de España, Moya stated the news was “fake as can be,” putting an immediate end to the discussions about a potential collaboration with the Italian star.
Sinner’s Current Coaching Team
Currently, Jannik Sinner is coached by Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill. This coaching duo has been instrumental in Sinner’s recent success, including three Grand Slam titles and his rise to the number one ranking.
Darren Cahill’s Planned Retirement
Darren Cahill, who has a long history of coaching Grand Slam champions like Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, and Simona Halep, announced earlier this year that 2025 would be his final year on the ATP Tour. This announcement fueled speculation about who would replace him in Sinner’s camp.
Why Moya Was Considered
Carlos Moya’s name emerged as a potential replacement due to his successful partnership with Rafael Nadal from 2016 until Nadal’s retirement in 2024. During their collaboration, Nadal won multiple Grand Slam titles, and Moya was credited with helping Nadal evolve his game, particularly in his later years.
Sinner’s Focus Remains
With Moya’s denial, Jannik Sinner remains focused on his current coaching team as he prepares for the next phase of the season. He is aiming to continue his progress and pursue further titles with Vagnozzi and Cahill by his side until the end of 2025.
Sinner’s Recent Performance
Fresh off his Australian Open win, Sinner recently competed at the Italian Open, where he finished as runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz. Despite the loss, Sinner is looking ahead to the French Open, which begins on May 25th.
Moya’s Coaching Hiatus
After Nadal’s retirement, Carlos Moya indicated that he was not in a rush to take on a new coaching position. He expressed a need for a “detox period” after many years of traveling and competition, emphasizing his desire to spend time with his family.
Moya’s history with Nadal
Moya joined Nadal’s team in 2016, initially as part of a coaching group that included Toni Nadal. When Toni Nadal stepped down, Moya became Nadal’s sole coach, leading him to multiple Grand Slam titles and helping him adapt his game as he got older.
Sinner’s Doping Suspension
Last year, Sinner faced a setback when he tested positive for the banned substance clostebol during the Indian Wells tournament. This resulted in a three-month suspension, which he served before returning to competition at the Rome Masters 1000.
Sinner’s Team Overhaul
In addition to the coaching speculation, Sinner has made other changes to his support team, including parting ways with his trainer and physiotherapist last summer. These changes reflect Sinner’s commitment to optimizing his performance and support system.
Moya and Ferrero
Notably, Carlos Moya and Carlos Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, are former Davis Cup teammates. They played instrumental roles in Spain’s golden generation of tennis.
The Road Ahead for Sinner
As Sinner continues his career, the focus remains on his partnership with Vagnozzi and Cahill. With Cahill’s departure on the horizon, the tennis world will continue to speculate about who will join Sinner’s team in the future, though for now, Carlos Moya has firmly ruled himself out.
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