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Sinner’s Pre-Wimbledon Staff Dismissal Linked to Coach’s Unauthorized Interviews

Reports tie Panichi’s firing to his public recounting of Sinner’s locker room breakdown after the French Open final.

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after winning a point against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner

Overview

  • Corriere della Sera reports that Panichi’s post–French Open interviews disclosing Sinner’s locker room tears and frustration with crowd support triggered his dismissal.
  • Physiotherapist Ulises Badio was also removed from Sinner’s team and is described as collateral damage to Panichi’s firing.
  • Sinner maintained at Wimbledon that there were no major issues and secured his first Wimbledon title following the staff changes.
  • Marco Panichi quickly joined Holger Rune’s camp as a fitness coach, illustrating rapid professional realignments in elite tennis.
  • The episode underscores the challenge of balancing team confidentiality with media commentary in high-level sports partnerships.