Sinner's injury concerns grow

Jannik Sinner's long break from tennis has sparked worries as the next season nears, especially after remarks from former American coach Brad Gilbert on the podcast The Big T. Gilbert mentioned that Sinner is still dealing with knee pain that returns when training intensity increases.

Medical approach to Sinner's injury

Sinner has been off the court since his Wimbledon final and is currently undergoing non-surgical treatment. Gilbert noted that doctors are advising against surgery and have asked Sinner to take rest days before resuming training. However, the pain continues to resurface, even on days when he feels well.

Uncertainty about treatment effectiveness

Multiple doctors are involved in Sinner's case, with up to three different specialists. Gilbert raised concerns about what will happen if the pain continues into December, when Sinner will need to increase his training for the Australian Open. In that case, surgery might become necessary, though modern knee procedures are less invasive than they were 30 years ago.

Cahill's role in the team questioned

Beyond the physical concerns, there are worries about Darren Cahill's role within Sinner's team. Gilbert reported that Cahill learned late about Sinner's withdrawal from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 while he was preparing to travel to join him.

Cahill's frustration with the situation

Cahill told Gilbert that he was heading to the Los Angeles airport to meet Sinner for the Cincinnati tournament when he received a last-minute call saying Sinner would not participate. Since then, Cahill has been waiting for updates, which he finds very frustrating.