{"id":85738,"date":"2025-07-23T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/85738\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T11:00:15","slug":"jannik-sinner-makes-dramatic-u-turn-with-his-coaching-team-just-weeks-after-winning-the-wimbledon-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/85738\/","title":{"rendered":"Jannik Sinner makes dramatic U-turn with his coaching team just weeks after winning the Wimbledon title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jannik Sinner continues to make headlines on the ATP Tour for a whole host of reasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Sinner won his fourth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon<\/a>, defeating his rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final.<\/p>\n

The Italian had made a stunning move before the tournament, as Sinner parted ways with two coaches<\/a>, Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio.<\/p>\n

\"JannikPhoto by Dan Istitene\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Fitness coach Panichi and physiotherapist Badio had joined Sinner\u2019s<\/a> team less than 12 months ago, ahead of the US Open swing.<\/p>\n

During that period, it was revealed that Sinner had tested positive for banned substance Clostebol<\/a>, which saw him part ways with coaches Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi, who received blame for the contamination.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of these mistakes, I\u2019m not feeling that confident to continue with them [Naldi and Ferrara],\u201d Sinner said in an interview last year.<\/p>\n

However, a year on, all seems to be forgiven, as Sinner makes a dramatic coaching U-turn.<\/p>\n

Jannik Sinner brings back Umberto Ferrara to his coaching team<\/p>\n

Sky Sports Italy has reported that Ferrara will rejoin Sinner\u2019s team, replacing Panichi and Badio.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe athletic trainer Umberto Ferrara returns to Sinner\u2019s team,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was removed in August [2024] due to the Closetebol case.\u201d<\/p>\n

It has also been reported that Ferrara will begin working with Sinner in Monte-Carlo immediately, as he ramps up preparations for the Cincinnati Open<\/a> next month.<\/p>\n

\"JannikPhoto by Tim Clayton\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

However, while Ferrara returns, it doesn\u2019t sound like Naldi will be joining him, as there is no news on that front.<\/p>\n

The Clostebol contamination was said to have originated from Naldi, who applied a cream to his finger every morning that contained the substance.<\/p>\n

Since their dismissal last year, Naldi hasn\u2019t returned to the ATP Tour<\/a>, but Ferrara has, working alongside another top Italian player.<\/p>\n

Ferrara joined Matteo Berrettini\u2019s<\/a> team last November, and the pair worked together for seven months before splitting in June.<\/p>\n

Only time will tell how long Sinner and Ferrara\u2019s reconciliation will last, but it\u2019ll certainly be interesting to see how things pan out.<\/p>\n

Is this the right move for Jannik Sinner?<\/p>\n

The subject of Sinner\u2019s \u2018Clostebol case\u2019 is a sensitive one, as different fans rightly have different views.<\/p>\n

Sinner was, however, widely praised for his decision to split with Ferrara and Naldi last year, as for some, that signified him moving on from the incident.<\/p>\n

Bringing Ferrara back into the fold puts Sinner in the hot seat once more, as every decision he makes will be subject to more scrutiny than before.<\/p>\n

\"UmbertoPhoto by Andy Cheung\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understandable that after such upheaval within his team, Sinner would want a familiar face around, but perhaps waiting for another option would have been the smarter move.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of world-class fitness trainers available, and very few come with the baggage that Ferrara brings.<\/p>\n

Sinner may well be criticised for his decision, but he will have to refocus quickly in time for Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

When will Jannik Sinner begin his Cincinnati Open title defence?<\/p>\n

Following the world number one\u2019s Wimbledon victory, Sinner withdrew from the Canadian Open<\/a>, instead choosing to make his return in Ohio.<\/p>\n

Sinner won the Cincinnati Open title last time out, defeating America\u2019s Frances Tiafoe<\/a> in the final.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Italian will return as the number one seed in 2025, among a stacked field of world-class players.<\/p>\n