Sinner Parts Ways With Key Staff Ahead of Wimbledon Triumph

Leaked Locker Room Details Cited as Reason for Dismissal

Jannik Sinner’s surprising team shake-up just before his historic Wimbledon victory has reportedly been attributed to sensitive information shared with the press.

Team Split Sparks Speculation

The world No. 1 surprisingly dismissed both his fitness trainer, **Marco Panichi**, and physiotherapist, **Ulises Badio**, on the eve of the prestigious Wimbledon tournament. Despite the timing, **Sinner** expressed confidence that the changes would not impact his performance.

Jannik Sinner has reportedly parted ways with fitness trainer Marco Panichi and physio Ulises Badio ahead of Wimbledon. #tennis #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/e9qE8q9T9q

— Tennis365 (@Tennis365) July 3, 2024

The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera has revealed that the catalyst for the dismissals was **Panichi**’s public disclosure of private team matters in interviews.

Locker Room Leaks Provoke Sinner’s Wrath

A particular incident following **Sinner**’s gripping five-set French Open final loss to **Carlos Alcaraz** reportedly caused significant distress. **Panichi** revealed that **Sinner** had spent 15 minutes crying in the locker room post-match and was unhappy with the crowd’s fervent support for his opponent.

This breach of confidence apparently did not sit well with **Sinner**. **Badio**, who joined **Sinner**’s team concurrently with **Panichi** in September 2024, was reportedly let go as “collateral damage” in the fallout.

Former Colleagues Now Working with Rivals

Both **Panichi** and **Badio** previously worked together as a pair within **Novak Djokovic**’s coaching setup before their tenure with **Sinner**. Notably, **Panichi** has since been recruited by **Holger Rune** and is set to join the Dane for the Cincinnati Masters.

Reflecting on the team changes, **Sinner** had stated, “No, nothing major happened. I parted ways not long ago, but it’s not affecting me. I feel ready to compete. I feel free.” He added, “As I said, there’s not one specific thing. Nothing crazy happened. That’s for sure not.”

The decision left observers, like former world No. 1 **Andy Roddick**, baffled. “That’s a really weird thing to do,” **Roddick** commented on his podcast, “On the eve of Wimbledon, you wouldn’t… had to be something.” He speculated, “My guess would be that it has to be something off court, whether it’s financial, whether it’s an argument.”

Interestingly, **Sinner** himself had previously claimed he “wanted” controversial fitness trainer **Umberto Ferrara** back, despite a doping controversy, highlighting a complex team dynamic often unseen by the public. **Holger Rune** has also recently enlisted **Novak Djokovic** and **Jannik Sinner**’s ex-team member following **Andre Agassi**’s move.

This move underscores the intense scrutiny and the high stakes involved in professional tennis, where even personal details can influence performance and team cohesion. **Sinner**’s ability to maintain focus and secure a Grand Slam title amidst such circumstances speaks volumes about his mental fortitude.