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‘Needed Someone Who Knew My Body Better’: Jannik Sinner Defends Decision to Rehire Fitness Trainer a Year After Doping Scandal
Sinner rehired Ferrara after settling a doping case and credited him for improving mobility, stability, and endurance while preparing for major tournaments, officials said.
- Following his victory at Wimbledon 2025 in the United States, 23-year-old world No.1 and four-time Grand Slam winner Jannik Sinner decided to bring back fitness coach Umberto Ferrara to his team.
- Sinner fired Ferrara nearly a year earlier following two failed doping tests for clostebol in March 2024 and subsequently served a three-month ban from February to May 2025.
- He recently ended his collaboration with his previous conditioning coach and physiotherapist before bringing back Ferrara, explaining that he wanted someone more familiar with the nuances of his body's mobility, stability, and endurance.
- After his 6-0, 6-2 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals, Sinner expressed that at this stage, having someone familiar with his physical condition was important, and he commended Ferrara for the positive differences his guidance has made.
- The move underscores Sinner's commitment to maintaining consistency and enhancing his game as he prepares for the Cincinnati Open semi-finals and aims to secure a second US Open title in 2025.
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Jannik Sinner Finally Explains Why He Rehired Controversial Fitness Coach Ferrara
Jannik Sinner has given fans some insights into why he elected to reappoint his controversial fitness coach, Umberto Ferrara. Sinner fired Ferrara and his former physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi because of their role in his testing positive for the banned substance clostebol at the 2024 Indian Wells Op...
Jannik Sinner defended the return of his former fitness coach Umberto Ferrara.
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