Just yesterday, world number one Sinna reappointed the fitness coach Ferrara, who was previously involved in a doping controversy. This sparked a huge wave of public opinion. Among the many voices of controversy, the reactions of the physiotherapist Nardi, who was dismissed alongside Ferrara, and Australian player Kyrgios have drawn the most attention.
Nardi, who was also embroiled in the doping scandal, was recently asked in an interview about his thoughts on Ferrara's return to the Sinna team. He reacted strongly, stating, "The nightmare is back."
Sinna had tested positive twice at Indian Wells last year, which was due to physiotherapist Nardi using a wound spray recommended by fitness coach Ferrara, inadvertently introducing banned substances into Sinna's body during a massage without gloves.
Reflecting on this past, Nardi candidly said, "It's happening again; the nightmare is back, just like last summer." He made it clear that he refused to comment on Ferrara's return: "I have no intention of making any comments about his return. This past has left me bitter and severely damaged my reputation."
However, Nardi's following statement was thought-provoking: "When the time is right, I will calmly explain everything." He further emphasized his desire for peace at this moment: "Right now, I am on vacation, and I don't want to ruin this tranquility because of these issues. I just want to be alone."
In contrast to Nardi's "hesitant" stance, Australian tennis star Kyrgios directly fired back on social media. He retweeted the news of Ferrara's return to the Sinna team with a sharp comment: "He brought back the same doctor. Ladies and gentlemen, we have all been fooled."
This tweet quickly sparked heated discussions, directly questioning the rationality of the Sinna team's decisions and suggesting that the public may have been misled in previous explanations regarding the doping tests.
Undoubtedly, the return of fitness coach Ferrara has brought the still unresolved doping case involving Sinna back into the public eye. His comeback not only hurt Nardi, who is also involved, but also triggered strong doubts about the truth of the matter from insiders, including Kyrgios.
“After the incident, Sinna did not immediately dismiss the physiotherapist and fitness coach; they were only let go when public opinion reached an irreversible point. Ferrara didn't go far after being dismissed; he directly joined the team of fellow Italian Berrettini. Now, to invite Ferrara back again is a bold move. These events may seem ordinary, but when connected, they are quite alarming,” commented a senior tennis analyst.
The return of a fitness coach should typically be a routine operation for preparation, yet it has now evolved into a crisis of trust due to unresolved controversies, which may continue to overshadow this Italian star's journey at the US Open. What will happen next? Let’s wait and see! (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Lu Xiaotian)