Jannik Sinner is ready to bring the heat at Wimbledon. The Italian hasn’t lifted a trophy since his three-month suspension, but he’s fought his way to two major finals—a Masters 1000 and a Grand Slam. That’s impressive. Last year, he dominated the courts even as a doping controversy loomed over him. Sinner clinched two Grand Slam titles and six singles crowns, securing the World No.1 spot. He always gives credit to his team, never shying away from gratitude. As Sinner puts it, “I need people around me who help me feel good.” But as Wimbledon approaches, his inner circle might look a little different.
On Friday, Sky Sports broke news about a shake-up in the Italian’s camp. His fitness coach and physiotherapist are out. They’ve been with Sinner since September 2024. No more Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio on the team. Giovanni Pelazzo tweeted, “[Translated from Italian] Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio are no longer part of Jannik Sinner’s team ” Uh oh!
The World No.1 brought his new team members on board just before the 2024 Asian swing. He had just split with his previous team, Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi. The shake-up followed Sinner testing positive for a banned substance back in March 2024.
Marco Panichi e Ulises Badio non fanno più parte del team di Jannik Sinner
(Via @SkySport) pic.twitter.com/ayZKaxhjJp
— Giovanni Pelazzo (@giovannipelazzo) June 27, 2025
But by August, the ITIA cleared him of any fault. They accepted his explanation: accidental contamination, after his former physio Naldi treated Sinner without gloves. Naldi had used the medication for nine days.
Later on, Sinner explained he “wasn’t feeling confident to continue with them” and “needed some clean air.” At the Australian Open, he accidentally let slip another bombshell: longtime coach Darren Cahill will retire at the end of the season. It’s a rocky patch for the Italian star.
Right now, no official statement spells out the latest departures. But in the meantime, Sinner must now pick himself up after tough losses at Roland Garros and Halle. Will this team turmoil throw off his rhythm? Only time will tell.
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