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“Isn’t a Superhuman Like Djokovic”: Jannik Sinner’s Recurring Physical Setbacks Draw Strong Verdict From Italian Tennis Chief

Jannik Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam and won five consecutive Masters titles this year, and yet the most talked-about part of his game this autumn is his body. The Italian world No. 1 has not played a single match…

By Prem Mehta · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:36 AM

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Italian tennis chief Angelo Binaghi noted Jannik Sinner is not a superhuman like Novak Djokovic and must build strength.
Sinner concluded his 2026 season early in October due to ongoing recovery from knee inflammation.
Reports indicate coach Magnus Norman may join Sinner's team alongside Simone Vagnozzi as Darren Cahill reportedly steps aside.

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Italian Tennis and Padel Federation president Angelo Binaghi commented on Jannik Sinner's recurring physical setbacks, stating that the world No. 1 is not a superhuman like Novak Djokovic or a player of Rafael Nadal's raw strength. Sinner ended his 2026 season prematurely in October following knee inflammation that kept him sidelined since his Wimbledon title in July.

Binaghi emphasized that Sinner must continue building his physical conditioning. He also addressed reported coaching changes, noting that Magnus Norman is linked to joining Simone Vagnozzi in Sinner's camp, while Darren Cahill is reportedly expected to step down.

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