Is Jannik Sinner Finally Getting His Act Together?

After his Wimbledon miracle, Sinner made a decision that had everyone doing a double-take: he rehired Ferrara, the very same fitness trainer linked to the drug scandal. It felt like getting back with an ex you know is bad news but, hey, the familiarity is comfortable, right? While Ferrara was back in the fold, the physiotherapist spot remained conspicuously empty. For months, Sinner, a guy whose career depends on his body being in peak condition, has been relying on ATP-provided physios. It’s like a Formula 1 driver using the rental car’s mechanic for a tune-up before the Monaco Grand Prix.

Now, it seems the madness is over. According to a report from Punto de Break, Sinner has finally hired a new, permanent physiotherapist: Alejandro Resnicoff. This isn’t just some random hire; it’s a statement. Resnicoff is a big deal in the ATP, with over two decades of experience and the current title of Director of Medical Services on the tour. He’s the guy you call when you’re serious about getting your house in order. He even worked with Sinner during his 2023 Wimbledon run to the semi-finals, so there’s some history there.

Just in the Nick of Time

The timing for this hire couldn’t be more perfect, or more overdue. Sinner has been nursing a mysterious arm injury for months. You’ve probably seen the compression sleeve he’s been rocking since Wimbledon. Of course, when asked about it, he’s been as forthcoming as a cat with a canary, repeatedly downplaying the issue to the media. “It’s not for style,” he’d say, as if anyone thought he was making a fashion statement. Bringing in a top-tier physio like Resnicoff right before the Asian Swing suggests that maybe, just maybe, the arm is a bigger deal than he’s letting on.

After losing a heartbreaker to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final, Sinner slipped to World No. 2. The race for the year-end top spot is on, and it’s going to be a dogfight between him and Alcaraz. With Sinner and his newly assembled (or re-assembled) team heading to Beijing for the China Open while Alcaraz is busy with the Laver Cup, every advantage counts.

This hire signals an end to the instability that has plagued Sinner’s camp for the better part of a year. He now has his core team locked in: Resnicoff joins the controversial Ferrara and his trusted coaches, Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill. For a player who has achieved so much amidst chaos, one has to wonder: what can Jannik Sinner accomplish now that he finally seems to have a stable, professional team behind him? Perhaps the era of drama is over, and the era of dominance is about to begin. We’ll be watching.