All the most reliable sources in Italy are saying Marco Panichi is about to become Jannik Sinner's trainer He has worked with Novak Djokovic until earlier this year Confirmations to follow
Jannik Sinner poised to hire former long-time Novak Djokovic fitness trainer Marco Panichi after doping ordeal
ATPWednesday, 11 September 2024 at 10:30
Jannik Sinner is poised to hire former Novak Djokovic trainer, Marco Panichi as per Gazzetta dello Sport with reports from Italy saying an appointment is imminent after his recent doping ordeal.
Sinner will also add a new physio as new staff replace Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi. He dispensed of both after his recent doping ordeal became public knowledge.
The World No.1 and recent US Open champion was massaged by his physio who had sprayed a clostebol spray on his finger and massaged Sinner without gloves. He tested positive twice for a billionth of a gram. Albeit these tests only became public knowledge later in the year.
He successfully appealed any suspensions given and the verdict given was one of no fault or negligence. Albeit Sinner has wrangled with constant questioning surrounding it since and has also been subject to the court of public opinion.
The Italian as a result needed to hire somebody next who can be trusted and has turned to a long-time ally of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
"Meanwhile, in the next few days, the names of the new staff members should be made official, replacing Umberto Ferrara (athletic trainer) and Giacomo Naldi (physiotherapist), who ended their collaboration with the player after the doping affair exploded. The choice of trainer was very important, especially for the work to be done in the December off-season, the only time of the year dedicated solely to training," quoted a report from Gazzetta dello Sport.
"The improvements made by Sinner under Ferrara's athletic guidance are evident and it will be essential to continue the work at the same high levels. And indeed, the choice has fallen on Marco Panichi, who has worked extensively with Novak Djokovic, and has a wealth of experience. As far as the physiotherapist is concerned, a couple of names are being mentioned, including that of Claudio Zimaglia, but it is not certain that this will be done soon. In the group there is always osteopath Andrea Cipolla, who is highly regarded for his human qualities as well as his professional ones."
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AceOfBase17-09-2024 - FYI: The term 'snub' is a much overused verb by writers of sensationalist rags. [SNUB: rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully]. That is not the definition of what is going on with frequent withdrawals from tournaments.
mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
