Jannik Sinner reportedly splits from Fitness coach and Physiotherapist ahead of Wimbledon

World number one and three-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner has reportedly parted ways with his fitness coach and physiotherapist ahead of this year’s Wimbledon. Ulises Badio and Marco Panichi—who only joined the Italian’s team in September 2024 and were part of his Australian Open triumph—are the duo said to have been let go.

According to reports from Sky Sports, Sinner has made the change as he looks to finalise his preparations for Wimbledon. The decision follows a short break from the sport after his dramatic French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, which may have prompted the shake-up within his support team.

Jannik Sinner’s loss in the French Open final has sparked questions about how the typically composed Italian appeared to unravel in the closing stages. After taking a two-set lead against Carlos Alcaraz, many expected Sinner to close out the match and solidify his position as world number one. However, Alcaraz kept pressing and eventually mounted a stunning comeback. The match lasted a gruelling 5 hours and 29 minutes, and it seemed as though Sinner simply ran out of steam—an issue that may have contributed to his recent split with both his physiotherapist and fitness coach.

Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio, who had previously worked with Novak Djokovic, are highly regarded professionals—having served a 24-time Grand Slam winner. Their appointment to Sinner’s team came after a doping controversy in which the Italian parted ways with Giacomo Naldi and Umberto Ferrara. Although Sinner received a three-month ban, he has since returned to top form, despite the heart-wrenching loss to Alcaraz at Roland Garros. One area that may still be troubling him is his physical endurance; notably, Sinner has now lost all seven matches in his career that have lasted longer than 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Following the Wimbledon draw, Sinner finds himself in what many are calling the tournament’s toughest section. Potential clashes with Alexander Bublik, Lorenzo Musetti, Jack Draper, and Novak Djokovic loom large—making his route to the final anything but straightforward.

Sinner opens his campaign against fellow Italian Luca Nardi, ranked 94th in the world, on Monday the 30th of June. While Nardi shouldn’t pose a major threat on paper, Wimbledon has a history of surprises—and this match could be a useful litmus test for Sinner’s current form and mindset heading into the rest of the tournament.

Hoping to surpass his previous best of reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals, Sinner will be aiming to use a strong start at SW19 as a platform to secure his first Grand Slam title on grass.