At the official press conference before Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner announced that he had parted ways with his fitness coach Marco Panichi and his physiotherapist Ulises Badio. According to Sinner, nothing dramatic happened: "Nothing spectacular happened. These things happen in sport. Sometimes you have to take different paths, like I did." The two professionals, who had also previously worked with Novak Djokovic, will no longer be at his side at the tournament.
Sinner admitted that the timing was unfavorable, but emphasized that he felt well prepared both physically and mentally, despite the personnel gap. He is not currently looking for a direct successor: "We haven't thought about a replacement yet, it's not the right time right now." The change followed immediately after his early elimination in the second round at the tournament in Halle - apparently a strategic reorientation with a view to the Grand Slam tournament in Wimbledon.
Despite the restructuring, Sinner remains optimistic. Experts even believe that the change from the fast grass in Halle to the somewhat slower conditions in Wimbledon could suit him. Sinner is currently training intensively - sometimes even together with Aryna Sabalenka - and is relying on his mental and physical strength. Together with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, he is still one of the big favorites to win the title at Wimbledon.
At his press conference, Jannik Sinner also commented on the qualities he considers important in future members of his team. He wants employees who can fit seamlessly into a well-established environment and harmonize well with the existing team in terms of both their working methods and communication. For him, it is important that the entire team functions as a unit. Honesty and mutual trust are particularly important to him, as these qualities are not only important to him in sport, but in life in general. He drew a comparison with the kitchen: "If a chef does a poor job, it affects everyone else who works with them.
Meanwhile, speculation is already circulating in Wimbledon about who could take over the two vacant positions in Sinner's team in the future. However, the search is proving difficult, as many experienced specialists are already under contract. Inexperienced players are out of the question for the world number one. A return of Umberto Ferrara or Giacomo Naldi is also considered unlikely, despite continuing good personal relationships, as the issue is still too sensitive for Sinner.
