September 17th 2024.
Jannik Sinner, the talented Italian tennis player, has made some major changes within his team recently. He has decided to bring on board two coaches who were previously working with the renowned World No.1, Novak Djokovic. This move comes after the doping scandal that shook the tennis world just before Sinner's triumphant win at the US Open a few weeks ago.
The 23-year-old athlete had a lot to deal with during the tournament as he faced accusations of doping. Despite testing positive for a muscle-building steroid, Sinner was cleared by a tribunal due to the "contamination" caused by a massage he received. This decision sparked a lot of controversy and criticism, with even fellow player Nick Kyrgios voicing his disapproval. In light of these events, Sinner made the difficult decision to part ways with his trainer and physiotherapist, Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi, who were involved in the incident.
In an interview, Sinner expressed his disappointment and lack of confidence in his former team. He stated that he needed a change and some "clean air" to move forward from the mistakes that were made. With this in mind, he has brought on board fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio, both of whom have previously worked with Djokovic. Sinner took to Instagram to announce the new additions to his team, saying, "Welcome to the team Marco and Ulises."
Panichi had been working with Djokovic since 2017 and recently parted ways with the Serbian in May this year. Badio, on the other hand, ended his partnership with Djokovic in 2022 after more than five years together. While both coaches have joined forces with the current World No.1, Djokovic's wife Jelena couldn't resist making a joke about not jumping ship as well.
Despite the drama surrounding his doping scandal, Sinner managed to clinch his second Grand Slam title at the US Open. He will now be gearing up for the upcoming ATP 500 event in Beijing, where he is expected to continue his impressive performance. With a new team by his side, Sinner is ready to face any challenges that come his way and continue to make a name for himself in the world of tennis.
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