Jannik Sinner addresses criticism following decision to skip 2025 Davis Cup Finals

It was announced on Monday that Sinner was not in Italy's squad for the Davis Cup Final 8 knockout stage, which will be held in Bologna for the first time this year from November 18-23.

Even without Sinner, Italy's depth of talent means they have still been able to name a strong team of Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Berrettini, Flavio Cobolli, Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli.

Italy's Davis Cup captain, Filippo Volandri, said: "Sinner has not given his availability for 2025.

"The Davis Cup is, and will always remain, his home and I am sure that Jannik will soon return to be part of the team."

Sinner was the leading man as Italy triumphed at both the 2023 and 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga to claim their second and third titles in the historic team competition. He won all nine of the matches he played across singles and doubles during these two campaigns.

Prior to 2023, Italy had not won the Davis Cup since their maiden victory in 1976.

In his pre-tournament press conference at the Vienna Open, where he is in action this week, Sinner addressed his Davis Cup withdrawal.

"I'm a two-time Davis Cup winner," said the four-time Grand Slam champion.

"My team and I made this decision because the season is very long at the end of the year and I need an extra week of rest to start my preparation earlier. The goal is to get off to a good start in Australia.

"In the last two years, I haven't reached my best level because I lacked time, that's why we made this decision. We'll see."

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