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Sinner Rehires Trainer Linked to 2024 Doping Incident

Sinner’s team says the rehiring aims to maintain his elite form without acknowledging Ferrara’s part in the doping controversy.

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Zuletzt jubelte Jannik Sinner über den Triumph Wimbledon.
Jannik Sinner mit dem Wimbledon-Pokal

Overview

  • Umberto Ferrara has rejoined Jannik Sinner’s staff after being dismissed in August 2024 over his role in supplying a Clostebol-containing spray.
  • Ferrara’s spray was cited in Sinner’s positive March 2024 Clostebol test that triggered a three-month ban earlier this year.
  • The management statement praises Ferrara’s contribution to Sinner’s development and consistency but omits any reference to the doping case.
  • Sinner resumed competition post-suspension with notable showings at the Rome Masters and a Wimbledon title that secured his world No. 1 ranking.
  • The decision comes as Sinner’s camp gears up for the North American hard-court swing, including the Cincinnati Open and US Open.