For Darren Cahill, coaching Jannik Sinner has always been a privilege. However, after the recent Roland Garros, the famous coach’s admiration for his pupil reached a new level!
Jannik and Carlos Alcaraz embraced one of the most thrilling Major finals on Court Philippe-Chatrier, battling for five and a half hours and providing an incredible level of tennis.
Many players, pundits and coaches have praised the two young guns for how well they behaved during the marathon, and Cahill is no exception.
What stood out most for the Aussie was the purity of the battle in such a high-stakes duel. There were no bad words, outbursts, bathroom breaks or moments of gamesmanship.
Carlos and Jannik fought relentlessly while showcasing composure and class, even as the stakes soared and match points slipped away for world no. 1.
Finishing on the losing side in a match that will be remembered for decades is never easy, especially after squandering two sets to love advantage and three match points.
However, Sinner accepted the heartbreaking outcome with quiet grace – something his coach values even more than any trophy. For Cahill, the title clash did not just produce elite tennis.
It revealed the kind of athlete and person Jannik Sinner has been. In the face of heartbreak and agony, the Italian earned not just applause but deeper respect from the entire tennis world.
“I have been with Jannik for over three years.
Believe it or not, I respect him even more after the Roland Garros final. Both players had to give their best, and they delivered even more.
They fought for five and a half hours and provided exceptional tennis without a single bathroom break or a physiotherapist on the court,” Darren Cahill said.
