The Italian explained that Naldi sustained a minor finger injury during Indian Wells, used a spray containing the banned steroid to treat it, and then failed to adequately clean his finger before massaging the world No 1 that week.
Prior to the announcement, Jannik Sinner demonstrated solid form, culminating in a successful week of tennis with a victory over Frances Tiafoe in the Cincinnati final for his third Masters 1000 title and fifth title of 2024. On Tuesday, Sinner will commence his quest for a second major title at the US Open against MacKenzie McDonald. It will be intriguing to observe how the shift in team dynamics impacts his performance, if at all.
