The ITIA accepted the explanation and said that “the presence of the substance was not intentional.”
Cahill told ESPN in a television interview that the staff member in question was physio Giacomo Naldi, who had been provided with the over-the-counter spray by fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara.
The Australian coach said that he did not It was clear exactly how Naldi had provided the contamination to Sinner, but suggested “foot work, a massage or whatever.”
“The most professional”
Noting that there was no doubt that Sinner did not seek to gain an advantage through the use of a prohibited substanceThe coach said that the Italian, recent winner in Cincinnati, “is perhaps the most professional young man I have had the opportunity to work with.”
“He would never do anything intentionally. He just found himself in an incredibly unfortunate situation. And the truth came out, exactly what happened. There is no fault, there is no negligence“, said.
Cahill added that Sinner has fought since the case arose in March“He has been the one who has suffered the most from this and he is the one who has also had to go out and play tennis and play tennis tournaments,” he said.
“So it’s been very, very difficult for him and I take my hat off to the fact that he’s been able to achieve some of the results he’s achieved, but there have been days where you can see that physically and emotionally he’s been challenged on the track,” he detailed.
Some players, like Australian Nick Kyrgios, have questioned the ITIA’s decision to accept the story, But Cahill said he was not worried by the sceptics. “I think everyone has a right to their opinion, I know it’s a very sensitive subject for everyone, coaches, players and fans.
“I will stress once again that Jannik is the most professional young man I have ever had the opportunity to work with, he is a good man raised by wonderful parents. He is honest to the core, and it shows in the way he plays.”