Cahill Posts Empathy Message After Djokovic Flags Sinner Case, Confirms 2026 Coaching Return

Overview

• Djokovic told Piers Morgan there were “red flags” in how Jannik Sinner’s anti-doping case was handled while saying he does not believe Sinner intentionally used a banned substance.
• Darren Cahill shared a quote on Instagram extolling empathy over opinion, a post widely interpreted as a reply to Djokovic’s remarks.
• The Australian coach confirmed he will keep working with Sinner in 2026, reversing an earlier intention to retire after 2025.
• Sinner reached the Nitto ATP Finals semifinals after winning his first two round-robin matches in straight sets, extending his indoor hard-court streak to 28 wins.
• Sinner twice tested positive for clostebol in spring 2024, was initially cleared by the ITIA, then accepted a WADA settlement imposing a three-month suspension served from February to May 2025.