Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon Triumph: A Game-Changing Bet
By: ESPN News Services
July 13, 2025, 06:14 PM ET
WIMBLEDON, England — In a thrilling final at the All England Club, Jannik Sinner claimed victory over Carlos Alcaraz with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. This secured his first Wimbledon title and potentially changed the trajectory of his coaching setup.
Earlier this year, Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill had announced plans to step away from his role at the end of the season. The announcement came while Sinner was on a strong run toward the Australian Open title. However, his Wimbledon win revived conversations about Cahill’s future with the team, especially after a friendly wager they made ahead of the final.
When asked by reporters if he might reconsider staying, Cahill smiled and deflected: “I don’t want to answer this. You know what? You just need to ask Jannik that.”
Sinner, when asked directly, grinned and replied, “It depends. Whether I want to tell the truth or not.”
He then admitted that he and Cahill had talked the night before the match. “We had a bet before the final,” Sinner revealed. “He said: ‘If you win tomorrow, you can decide whether or not I stay.’ Now the choice is mine. I appreciate having someone who is honest and who gives me a lot, not just in tennis, but in life.”
Sinner expressed that he wants Cahill to stay, but also acknowledged the coach’s demanding travel schedule might still change. “The season is long. There are a lot of tournaments. You never know,” he said. “But let’s just say I won the bet, and so we’ll see what happens.”
This victory not only adds a major title to Sinner’s résumé but may also impact the future structure of his coaching team as he climbs the ATP rankings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.