World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is facing immense backlash for rehiring Umberta Ferrara, the same fitness trainer he fired a year ago for his role in the Italian’s two failed doping tests. Sinner made the shocking re-hire after recently firing 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,” read a statement from Sinner’s team. At last year’s U.S. Open, Sinner blamed “the mistakes” of his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, and Ferrara for his failed doping tests, while justifying his decision to fire both. “Because of their mistakes, I’m not feeling confident to continue with them,” Sinner said. “Right now, I just need some clean air.” So, why exactly was Ferrara blamed for Sinner’s failed doping tests? The trainer purchased the over-the-counter spray Trofodermin, which contains Clostebol, to treat minor wounds, and gave it toRead More
Jannik Sinner’s doping controversy takes new turn
