Nick Kyrgios has slammed Jannik Sinner’s decision to rehire fitness coach Umberto Ferrara, calling out the move on social media with the words, “we have been played.”
Ferrara was sacked by Sinner in 2024 after the World No.1 tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol.
Though doping authorities accepted the breach was accidental and handed Sinner a three-month suspension, the Italian quickly dismissed Ferrara and his physiotherapist at the time.
He got the same doc back 😂😂😂 we have been played ladies and gentlemen 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 23, 2025
Despite the fallout, Sinner had called Ferrara an “excellent coach” during the ATP Finals in Turin last year.
Now, with the Cincinnati and US Opens approaching, his management has confirmed Ferrara’s return, citing a renewed focus on “continuity and performance at the highest level.”
Sinner, who won his first Wimbledon title this month, has continued to deny any wrongdoing, placing blame for the doping incident on his support team.
Source: The Australian.
