Sinner's bold move? He has brought back the fitness coach who was dismissed due to the doping case!

Earlier this month, Sinner secured his fourth Grand Slam title, lifting the Wimbledon men's singles trophy for the first time at the All England Club, defeating none other than Alcaraz. This is undoubtedly one of the most sensational stories in tennis, and it continues to excite Sinner's dedicated fans.

However, world number one Sinner has decided to rehire a former team member—fitness coach Ferrara, who was removed from the team due to a doping incident, and they will start working together again from tomorrow in Monte Carlo. However, the physiotherapist Nardi, who was involved in the unintentional drug contamination incident that led to Sinner's three-month suspension, will not be returning.

Ferrara joined Sinner's team in 2022 and left only in September of last year. His tailored training programs and ongoing injury prevention efforts helped the Italian prodigy build a stronger physical structure, making him one of the most stable and enduring players on the tour. However, the chlorothalonil incident that erupted mid-season last year ultimately led to their split.

“Umberto played a crucial role in my development, and his return signifies our renewed focus on consistency and peak performance,” Sinner wrote in his official statement announcing the decision. After ending his first collaboration with Sinner, Ferrara did not leave the professional tennis scene but joined Berrettini's team, continuing his career as a fitness coach.

Earlier this year, the World Anti-Doping Agency concluded the case by having Sinner agree to a three-month suspension. Ultimately, Sinner made his comeback at the Italian Open in May. The agency confirmed that Sinner “had no intention to cheat and did not gain any performance-enhancing effects; this incident was due to the negligence of his entourage without his knowledge.” However, the suspension was still enforced because “athletes are responsible for the negligence of their entourage.”

Last August, before the 2024 US Open, Sinner had dismissed Ferrara and Nardi, stating that he had lost confidence in them. “They were an important part of my career. We worked together for two years and achieved incredible results, backed by a strong team,” he emphasized. “Now, due to these mistakes, I no longer have confidence in continuing to work with them.”

Now, Sinner seems to be reevaluating his position, at least in the case of Ferrara. But the question remains: why now? The answer is quite simple.

According to a Reuters report on July 23, Sinner's team revealed that the main reason for the decision to rehire Ferrara was that “this decision was made following discussions among Sinner's management team, as part of the preparations for the upcoming competitions, including the Cincinnati Open and the US Open.”

After parting ways with Ferrara and Nardi, Sinner hired trainer Panic and physiotherapist Badiou. However, he separated from them before the 2025 Wimbledon. Now, with Ferrara's return, there is curiosity about who will be the new physiotherapist before the US Open.

Currently, Sinner is not participating in any events. He recently withdrew from the Toronto Masters. The Italian player is set to return at the Cincinnati Masters, preparing to defend his title at the US Open.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Spark)