World No 1 Jannik Sinner has addressed his unexpected split with physiotherapist Marco Panichi and fitness trainer Ulises Badio, maintaining the decision will not impact his Wimbledon campaign.
The three-time Grand Slam champion revealed the separation just days before the Championships begin, marking a significant change to his support team merely nine months after bringing them on board.
Sinner has, however, now provided clarity by insisting 'nothing big happened' - while also insisting he feels 'ready to compete' despite the drama behind the scenes.
“No, nothing major happened. Nothing big happened," he said.
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has addressed his unexpected split with physiotherapist Marco Panichi and fitness trainer Ulises Badio, maintaining the decision will not impact his Wimbledon campaign
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"I parted ways not long ago, but it’s not affecting me. I feel ready to compete. I feel free. I feel me and my team, we are ready to do the best we can.
“So I’m here to play good tennis. I think that’s my main goal, the main reason why I’m here.
"We’ve reached incredible results in the past with them, so obviously huge thanks to them. We made some great job, but I decided to do something different.”
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Jannik Sinner was beaten by Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon last year
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The announcement represents a major shake-up for the 23-year-old, who has enjoyed remarkable success since ascending to the world's top ranking.
Despite the timing of the split coming so close to one of tennis's most prestigious tournaments, Sinner insists he's unfazed.
“As I said, there’s not one specific thing. Nothing crazy happened. That’s for sure not," he added.
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“We made some great work. For me the final in Roland Garros was an amazing achievement. That’s it. Look, in this sport things can happen. There is nothing incredible, no, because sometimes a player feels something different, and that’s my case.
“But again, I’m here to play tennis."
Panichi and Badio had joined Sinner's team in September 2024, taking over from Umberto Ferrara and Giacomo Naldi who departed following the failed doping test controversy in March of that year.
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The duo brought considerable pedigree to the role, having previously worked with 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Their credentials were further validated when they helped guide Sinner to a successful defence of his Australian Open crown at the beginning of 2025.
Sinner is yet to win Wimbledon or reach the final of the tournament so far.
Jannik Sinner is eager to show he can shine on grass as Wimbledon 2025 looms
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His Grand Slam triumphs have all come on hard-court surfaces - but the 23-year-old is determined to show he can play on grass, too.
"I’m here to show that I can play some good tennis also on grass," he said defiantly.
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