Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Sinner Reinstates Fitness Coach Linked to Doping Scandal
Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has brought back his former fitness coach, Umberto Ferrara.
Sinner had to sit out a few months earlier this year because a banned substance got into his system accidentally.
It happened when his trainer, Giacomo Naldi, used a spray that Ferrara gave him on a cut and later worked on Sinner.
Even though Sinner was cleared of any fault, he initially parted ways with Ferrara and Naldi.
Now, he's brought Ferrara back to help him with upcoming tournaments like Cincinnati and the US Open, to focus on winning.
Jannik Sinner re-appointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach.
Ferrara previously worked with Sinner but was let go after his doping case.
Sinner served a suspension earlier this year for clostebol use.
Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing, as the substance entered his system inadvertently.
The re-appointment reflects a focus on continuity and performance.
- Who
- Jannik Sinner and Umberto Ferrara.
- What
- Jannik Sinner re-appointed Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach.
- When
- The re-appointment was announced on Wednesday.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To focus on continuity and performance at the highest level, after a doping suspension.
Jannik Sinner's Camp
Tennis Critics
Reappointment of the Coach
Jannik Sinner's Camp
Acknowledges the past incident but stresses moving forward.
Tennis Critics
Emphasizes on achieving top performance without the coach.
- Athlete
- Jannik Sinner
- Coach
- Umberto Ferrara
- Suspension
- Three months
- Substance
- Clostebol
- Tournament
- Cincinnati Open, U.S. Open