Darren Cahill facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Adelaide, Australia |
| Born | 2 October 1965 Adelaide, Australia |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 1984 |
| Retired | 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 1,349,247 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 133–122 (52.16% Grand Slam, Grand Prix and ATP Tour level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 22 (24 April 1989) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1985, 1989, 1991) |
| French Open | 3R (1985, 1987, 1989) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1988, 1990, 1994) |
| US Open | SF (1988) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (1988) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 192–138 (58.18% Grand Slam, Grand Prix and ATP Tour level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 13 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (7 August 1989) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1989) |
| French Open | 3R (1987, 1988) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1987, 1989) |
| US Open | QF (1989) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (1990) |
| Olympic Games | QF (1988) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1988, 1995) |
| French Open | QF (1989) |
| Wimbledon | F (1987) |
| US Open | QF (1986) |
| Coaching career | |
| Coaching achievements | |
| List of notable tournaments (with champion)
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Darren Cahill, born on October 2, 1965, is an Australian tennis coach and a former professional tennis player. He also works as a tennis expert for the major Grand Slam tournaments on the US sports network ESPN. Additionally, he is a coach with the Adidas Player Development Program and at ProTennisCoach.com.
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Early Life and Tennis Beginnings
Darren Cahill is the son of Australian rules football player and coach John Cahill. After finishing high school, Darren received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport. This helped him develop his tennis skills.
Darren Cahill's Playing Career
Becoming a Pro Player
Darren Cahill started his professional tennis career in 1984. He won his first doubles title in 1985 at a tournament in Melbourne, Australia. In 1987, he won his first big singles title in New Haven.
Grand Slam Highlights
Cahill's best performance at a Grand Slam event was at the 1988 US Open. He made it all the way to the semifinals. Along the way, he defeated famous players like Boris Becker. He eventually lost to Mats Wilander, who went on to win the tournament.
In 1989, Cahill reached the finals in men's doubles at the Australian Open. He played with his fellow Australian partner, Mark Kratzmann. That same year, they won the ATP Championships in Cincinnati.
Representing Australia
Cahill was part of the Australian team that reached the finals of the Davis Cup in 1990. The team played against the United States but lost 3–2. Overall, Cahill had a good record in the Davis Cup, winning 6 matches and losing 4.
Retirement from Playing
Darren Cahill won his last singles title in 1991 in San Francisco. His final doubles title came in 1994 in Sydney. He reached his highest doubles ranking of world No. 10 in 1989. He also reached his highest singles ranking of No. 22 in 1989. After many knee injuries and ten surgeries, he stopped playing professional tennis in 1995.
Darren Cahill as a Coach
After retiring as a player, Cahill became a very successful tennis coach. He helped Lleyton Hewitt become the second youngest player ever to be ranked world No. 1.
Coaching Top Players
After working with Hewitt, Cahill coached Andre Agassi. Under Cahill's guidance, Agassi became the oldest player to be ranked world No. 1 in May 2003. This record was later broken by other players.
Cahill joined the Adidas Player Development Program in 2006. He has worked with many well-known players, including Andy Murray, Ana Ivanovic, Fernando Verdasco, Daniela Hantuchová, Sorana Cîrstea, and Simona Halep. In 2017 and 2018, he coached Halep to become the No. 1 player on the WTA Tour. She also won the 2018 French Open championship with his help. Cahill rejoined Halep as her coach in 2020.
Current Coaching Role
In January 2022, Cahill started coaching tennis player Amanda Anisimova for a trial period. In July 2022, he joined Simone Vagnozzi as a coach for Jannik Sinner. Cahill and Vagnozzi received the Coach of the Year award at the 2023 ATP Awards.
Cahill coached Sinner to win the 2024 Australian Open and the 2024 US Open. He also coached Sinner to win the 2025 Australian Open and the 2025 Wimbledon title.
Other Coaching Roles
Cahill was also the coach for the Australian Davis Cup team from 2007 to February 2009. He is an Adidas talent scout, helping to find and train promising young tennis players around the world. He is also part of ProTennisCoach.com, a website that offers professional coaching advice. Cahill is involved with PlaySight Interactive, a sports technology company that uses SmartCourts. He helps bring this technology to more tennis coaches and players globally.
Media Work
Since 2007, Darren Cahill has been a tennis analyst for the global sports network ESPN. He provides commentary for three of the four major Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. He also works for the Australian television network Channel 7 for events like the Hopman Cup and the Australian Open.
Personal Life
Darren Cahill married his wife Victoria in 2000. They have two children named Benjamin and Tahlia. Cahill's nickname is Killer.
Images for kids
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Cahill coaching in 2007
See also
In Spanish: Darren Cahill para niños
