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Jannik Sinner rehires fitness coach he fired for playing a role in doping case
ROME — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked player's doping case. The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. 'Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level,' a statement from Sinner's team said Wednesday. Last year, Sinner tested positive twice for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid in March; the case wasn't made public until August, shortly before the U.S. Open, which he ended up winning for the second of his four Grand Slam titles. He initially was completely cleared, based on the defense that he accidentally was exposed to the banned substance, Clostebol, via a massage from his then-physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Sinner said his fitness trainer at the time, Ferrara, purchased a product in Italy and gave it to Naldi for a cut on Naldi's finger. Naldi then treated Sinner while not wearing gloves. Sinner then fired Naldi and Ferrara, and Ferrara was hired briefly by Matteo Berrettini, another Italian player.
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Jannik Sinner rehires the coach he fired for role in doping scandal
ROME — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked player's doping case. The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level," a statement from Sinner's team said Wednesday. Last year, Sinner tested positive twice for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid in March; the case wasn't made public until August, shortly before the U.S. Open, which he ended up winning for the second of his four Grand Slam titles. He initially was completely cleared, based on the defense that he accidentally was exposed to the banned substance, Clostebol, via a massage from his then-physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Sinner said his fitness trainer at the time, Ferrara, purchased a product in Italy and gave it to Naldi for a cut on Naldi's finger. Naldi then treated Sinner while not wearing gloves. Sinner then fired Naldi and Ferrara, and Ferrara was hired briefly by Matteo Berrettini, another Italian player. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the exoneration, and Sinner agreed to serve a three-month ban that ended right before the Italian Open in May of this year.
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Jannik Sinner rehires the fitness coach he fired for playing a role in his doping case
ROME:Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked player's doping case. The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level,' a statement from Sinner's team said Wednesday. Last year, Sinner tested positive twice for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid in March; the case wasn't made public until August, shortly before the U.S. Open, which he ended up winning for the second of his four Grand Slam titles. He initially was completely cleared, based on the defense that he accidentally was exposed to the banned substance, Clostebol, via a massage from his then-physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Sinner said his fitness trainer at the time, Ferrara, purchased a product in Italy and gave it to Naldi for a cut on Naldi's finger. Naldi then treated Sinner while not wearing gloves. Sinner then fired Naldi and Ferrara, and Ferrara was hired briefly by Matteo Berrettini, another Italian player. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the exoneration, and Sinner agreed to serve a three-month ban that ended right before the Italian Open in May of this year. Sinner, who won Wimbledon this month, will return to action at the Cincinnati Open next month as he prepares to defend his U.S. Open title.
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Jannik Sinner rehires the fitness coach he fired for playing a role in his doping case
ROME -- ROME (AP) — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked player's doping case. The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level,' a statement from Sinner's team said Wednesday. Last year, Sinner tested positive twice for a trace amount of an anabolic steroid in March; the case wasn't made public until August, shortly before the U.S. Open, which he ended up winning for the second of his four Grand Slam titles. He initially was completely cleared, based on the defense that he accidentally was exposed to the banned substance, Clostebol, via a massage from his then-physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Sinner said his fitness trainer at the time, Ferrara, purchased a product in Italy and gave it to Naldi for a cut on Naldi's finger. Naldi then treated Sinner while not wearing gloves. Sinner then fired Naldi and Ferrara, and Ferrara was hired briefly by Matteo Berrettini, another Italian player. The World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the exoneration, and Sinner agreed to serve a three-month ban that ended right before the Italian Open in May of this year. Sinner, who won Wimbledon this month, will return to action at the Cincinnati Open next month as he prepares to defend his U.S. Open title.
News18
9 hours ago
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Jannik Sinner Reappoints Old Coach Umberto Ferrera, Who Was Dismissed After WADA Suspension
Last Updated: Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner rehires Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach for the hard-court season, after previously parting ways due to a doping controversy with clostebol. Wimbledon champion and current world number one Jannik Sinner has officially reappointed Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach, effective immediately. The announcement was confirmed on Wednesday by Sinner's camp, marking a significant step in the Italian's preparations for the upcoming hard-court season. Ferrara previously worked with Sinner before the two parted ways last year, along with physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi, following an investigation into Sinner's positive test for the banned substance clostebol. 'The decision has been made in alignment with Jannik's management team as part of ongoing preparations for upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and U.S. Open," read an official statement from Sinner's team. 'Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level." Suspension and Clostebol Controversy Sinner served a three-month suspension earlier this year after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Authorities accepted that the anabolic steroid clostebol entered his body unintentionally, through massages administered by Naldi during the Indian Wells tournament in March 2024. According to Sinner, clostebol—a substance known for enhancing muscle growth—was introduced to his system after Naldi used an over-the-counter spray on a cut on his own hand before treating the player. The spray, it was later revealed, had been supplied to Naldi by Ferrara. WADA initially appealed an independent tribunal's decision in August 2024 to clear Sinner of wrongdoing, taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, the tribunal ultimately found Sinner to be without fault or negligence. 'I Needed Some Clean Air" Speaking candidly at last year's U.S. Open about his decision to part ways with Ferrara and Naldi, Sinner said: 'Now, because of these mistakes, I'm not feeling that confident to continue with them. I was struggling a lot in the last months. I was waiting for the result. The only thing I need right now is some clean air." Ferrara had placed responsibility for the incident on Naldi and, in the time since, worked alongside fellow Italian star Matteo Berrettini. Now 23, Sinner recently made headlines with his impressive return to form. After reaching the French Open final, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz, he avenged the defeat by beating the Spaniard to claim his first Wimbledon title. Prior to Wimbledon, Sinner also parted ways with trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio, further signaling a reshaped support team ahead of a critical phase in his career. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
