Sinner hires Djokovic’s former fitness coach amid doping test controversy
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has added Marco Panichi, former Novak Djokovic’s fitness coach of to his team following a difficult period where he was cleared of doping despite testing positive twice for a banned substance.
“Welcome to the team,” Sinner wrote on social media Monday, sharing a photo alongside fellow Italian Panichi and newly recruited physiotherapist Ulises Badio.
Panichi and Badio replace Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi, respectively, whom Sinner parted ways before his 2024 U.S. Open victory. The split came after two positive doping tests in March, which sparked controversy.
