‘I am definitely available’ - John McEnroe willing to coach Jannik Sinner on part-time basis

John McEnroe says he is “definitely available” to coach Jannik Sinner “on a part-time basis” if he wants him on board. The Italian says he is looking to add another member to his team to help his regular coach, Riccardo Piatti, and he has already worked loosely with the seven-time Grand Slam champion, having trained at the American’s New York club around the US Open.

Ad/> McEnroe has never fully embarked on a coaching career, but did previously offer support to Milos Raonic. Despite his media commitments, the 62-year-old says he would be only too happy to work with Sinner.

Australian OpenAustralian Open order of play: Day 4 — Murray, Raducanu lead GB charge, Kyrgios show rolls on19/01/2022 AT 13:37 “I am definitely available on a part-time basis, helping Jannik Sinner getting over the hump — which I’ll believe he’ll get over whether I coach him or not,” McEnroe told Eurosport in The Cube. /> “He came to my club when he was here for the US Open, he was practising, and he’s like a sponge.” Nadal had doubts 'every single day' about returning to tennis during injury hell 'This will hit him hard, he worked so hard to be loved' — McEnroe on Djokovic saga 'I'm not sure we'll ever see Osaka win Grand Slams again', says Wilander Sinner will be hoping to reach the last-16 of the Australian Open for the first time when he takes on Andy Murray’s conqueror Taro Daniel in the third round on Saturday.

The 20-year-old had a decent 2021 season on tour, winning four titles, the most recent being in Antwerp in October. He also started the season with three wins from three playing for Italy at the ATP Cup, but his team were unable to progress past the round robin stage.