Sinner Employs Former Djokovic Trainer, Physio After Escaping Ban
BY:
OSABUOHIEN IMUETINYANOSA
World number one Jannik Sinner has employed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio to his staff after escaping dropping ban and made an immediate dismissal of two members after failing two drug tests in March.
The Italian made it public in a social media post on Monday with Panichi and Badio bringing vast experience after having worked with 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Sinner had tested positive for the steroid clostebol, which can be used to build muscle mass, after his physio Giacomo Naldi applied an over-the-counter spray to a cut on his own hand before carrying out treatments on him.
The spray was given to Naldi by trainer Umberto Ferrara.
Sinner fired both team members last month, before winning the U.S. Open title to make it two Grand Slam trophies in 2024 following his breakthrough Australian Open triumph.
Sinner wakening after escaping dopping ban has brought about a new look and fortification of his training team thereby stirring up high expectations from fans and rivals.
