World no 1 Jannik Sinner is changing his training team following the recent happenings where he escaped a doping ban despite failing two drug tests in March.
The 2 new members are fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio.
The new team should be ready for the upcoming Asian swing where Sinner hopes to continue his fantastic form. The Italian who won his second major title at the US Open a few weeks ago, confirmed the news on social media.
Benvenuti nella squadra Marco e Ulises ?? pic.twitter.com/lxmvUsKeiL
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) September 16, 2024
Panichi and Badio have both previously worked with Novak Djokovic and bring a lot of experience to the Sinner camp. Ulises Badio left the Djokovic team around two years ago after more than five years together.
So who’s leaving? Well, it has all to do with the recent anti-doping scandal where Sinner (following a lot of criticism from other top players) escaped a heavy ban after testing positive for the steroid clostebol (used to build muscle mass).
This was due to a spray that his physio Giacomo Naldi applied for a small cut, which has been given to them by trainer Umberto Ferrara. Both of them are already dismissed.
Beijing and Shanghai next
New team members Panichi and Badio trained with Sinner this week for the first time and will travel with him to the upcoming ATP tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai. Jannik also continues his work together with osteopath, Andrea Cipolla.
Sinner is currently clear leader in the ATP rankings and holds a stunning 55-5 record on year.
