World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is set to welcome a major name to his coaching team as reports suggest Carlos Moya—former French Open champion and longtime coach of Rafael Nadal—will take over coaching duties in 2026.
Sinner has been guided by Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi since 2022, a partnership that has helped him rise to the top of the ATP rankings and dominate on hard courts in 2024. Cahill, however, plans to retire from coaching at the end of 2025 to spend more time with family, marking the end of a pivotal era in Sinner’s development.
The transition comes after a significant chapter in Sinner’s career, including overcoming the mental toll of a doping scare at the 2024 Indian Wells Open. The positive test—later revealed to be caused by accidental contamination from his physiotherapist—was a major hurdle that Sinner overcame with strong support from Cahill and Vagnozzi.
Now, according to Bolshe, Carlos Moya is expected to step in as Sinner’s new coach beginning in 2026.
Who Is Carlos Moya?
Moya, the 1998 Roland Garros champion, began coaching after a successful playing career. In late 2016, he joined Rafael Nadal’s team, eventually becoming his primary coach after Toni Nadal stepped away. Under Moya’s guidance, Nadal won eight Grand Slam titles, including the epic comeback victory at the 2022 Australian Open.
Known for his deep strategic knowledge and calm demeanor, Moya could bring a new level of tactical depth to Sinner’s game—especially on clay, where the Italian still has room to grow.
What Happens to Simone Vagnozzi?
It’s currently unclear whether Moya will coach alongside Vagnozzi, but since Vagnozzi hasn’t announced any plans to step away, it’s likely he will remain a key figure on Team Sinner. Sinner has shown great respect for Vagnozzi and may benefit from continuity as Moya steps in.
Given Moya’s history with Nadal and his expertise on clay, he could be exactly what Sinner needs to close the gap with rivals like Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner recently reached the 2025 Italian Open final but lost to Alcaraz, again highlighting the need for clay-court refinement.
In Other Coaching News
Novak Djokovic also made headlines this week after announcing Dusan Vemic as his coach for the Geneva Open and Roland Garros. The Serbian recently split from Andy Murray, despite plans to work together through the clay season.
What do you think of Sinner choosing Carlos Moya? Will this take his game to another level—especially on clay?
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