US EditionJannik Sinner Reappoints Fitness Coach He’d Previously Dropped Amid Doping Suspension
ITALY, JUL 23 – Sinner rehired Ferrara despite his role in a doping scandal that led to a three-month ban, citing Ferrara's key role in his development and preparations for major tournaments.
- On July 23, 2025 in London, Jannik Sinner reappointed Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach with immediate effect, in line with his management team’s strategy.
- The doping controversy stemmed from Ferrara’s acquisition of Trofodermin in Bologna in February 2024, and Sinner served a three-month ban earlier this year after testing positive.
- An independent tribunal cleared Sinner of fault or negligence, attributing contamination to physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi's use of a clostebol spray Ferrara purchased, and later exonerated him.
- The move caused widespread astonishment across the tennis community, and Nick Kyrgios mocked the move on X with `Unfortunately this isn’t @TennisCentel`.
- As part of strategic planning, the rehiring covers upcoming tournaments including Cincinnati Open and US Open, and Ferrara returns as Sinner readies for Cincinnati next month.
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After the positive tests, Sinner departed from Umberto Ferrara in August 2024. A year later, he again worked with the physical preparer involved in the case of doping.
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Following a decisive win over Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner has rehired fitness coach Umberto Ferrara, whom he parted ways with last year following his high-profile doping case.Leading up to this year’s Grand Slam at SW19, Sinner notably parted ways with fitness coach Marco Panichi and physio Ulises Badio, both of whom were hired to replace Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi, who was serving as the world No. 1’s physio at the time …
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