Italy's world number one Jannik Sinner said he will try to convince his coach Darren Cahill to postpone his retirement on Sunday after he helped him retain his Australian Open title.
Cahill is set to retire at the end of this year.
"Talking about my team, what can I say? We worked a lot to be again in this position. It's an amazing feeling to share this moment with all of you," Sinner said after beating German Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in Sunday's final at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
"I know Darren it's your probably (last Australian Open)- maybe I try to convince you (otherwise).
"But it's your last Australian Open as a coach and I'm very, very happy to share this trophy with you … You and (fellow coach) Simone (Vagnozzi). I think you are an amazing combination of coaches … "For me until now, and hopefully it keeps going like this, it's the most special Grand Slam." The 23-year-old also had words of comfort for Zverev.
""It has been a difficult day for you," Sinner told the world number two.
"Never stop believing in yourself. We all know that you are an amazing player and person. Soon you will be able to lift your trophy".
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