Andy Roddick has praised Magnus Norman’s record as a coach, arguing that his achievements are too rarely recognised as he prepares to join Jannik Sinner’s team.
The Times reports that Darren Cahill will end his partnership with Sinner at the end of the year, with Norman expected to work alongside Simone Vagnozzi. The reported change comes as Sinner looks to return after months out with a knee injury.
Speaking on the Served podcast, former world No. 1 Roddick described Norman as one of the best coaches of the past 15 years and said it was a “crime” that he was not more often named among the leading candidates for top coaching roles.
Roddick pointed to Norman’s work with Robin Söderling, whom he coached from 2009 to 2010. Söderling reached two French Open finals, won a Masters 1000 title and climbed to a career-high ranking of No. 4. Norman also coached Stan Wawrinka across several spells between 2013 and 2026, during which Wawrinka won three Grand Slam titles.
Roddick called Norman a “no-brainer hire” for Sinner, adding that people were “idiots” for not considering the coach more often. Norman’s reported next role follows Wawrinka’s retirement last week at the Basel Open and would see him work with a former world No. 1 and five-time Grand Slam champion.
Sources: Tennis365.