Jannik Sinner rehires Umberto Ferrera post-doping row to begin US Open preparations
The ordeal, however, had taken its toll on the Italian star. During August, last year, Sinner revealed that he had lost trust in the team due to the mishandling of the situation. "Now, because of these mistakes, I'm not feeling confident to continue with them," Sinner had said. "I was struggling a lot in the last months. The only thing I need right now is some clean air."Ferrara has since worked with Matteo Berrettini and remained active within elite tennis circles. His reintroduction to Sinner's team suggests a repaired relationship and a belief that the duo can work together productively again.Sinner returned to action strongly this season. After a runner-up finish to Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros, he defeated the Spaniard to win his maiden Wimbledon title earlier this month. With a Grand Slam title under his belt and renewed momentum, Sinner will look to carry his form into the US hard-court season, where his previous best at the US Open was a quarterfinal finish in 2022.The return of Ferrara could provide the stability and familiarity Sinner needs as he aims to build on his breakthrough year.- Ends
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