Jannik Sinner Exits Italy’s Davis Cup; Carlos Alcaraz Joins Spain
Jannik Sinner, the world No. 2, will not represent Italy in the upcoming Davis Cup Finals. Sinner, who has been instrumental in Italy’s successes in 2023 and 2024, has not confirmed his participation for the 2025 event. Filippo Volandri, Italy’s captain, expressed confidence in Sinner’s eventual return, stating, “The Davis Cup is and will always remain his home.”
For the Davis Cup Finals, Italy has announced a team consisting of:
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Flavio Cobolli
- Matteo Berrettini
- Simone Bolelli (doubles)
- Andrea Vavassori (doubles)
A spokesperson for Sinner indicated that he is opting out to prepare for the Australian Open, which marks the beginning of his 2026 season. This decision allows him nearly two months off before resuming competition. In a recent interview with Sky Sport, Sinner remarked, “It is not a simple decision … One week may seem insignificant, but it is very important.”
Carlos Alcaraz Leads Spain’s Squad
In contrast, Sinner’s closest ATP rival, Carlos Alcaraz, will compete for Spain in the Davis Cup Finals scheduled to start on November 18 in Bologna, Italy. Alcaraz’s team includes:
- Jaume Munar
- Pedro Martinez
- Marcel Granollers
- A fifth player yet to be determined
Teams Competing in the 2025 Davis Cup Finals
Other teams participating in the Davis Cup Finals include:
- Germany: Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, Yannick Hanfmann, Kevin Krawietz, Tim Pütz
- Czechia: Jiří Lehečka, Jakub Menšík, Tomáš Macháč, Vít Kopřiva, Adam Pavlásek
- Argentina: Francisco Cerúndolo, Tomás Martín Etcheverry, Francisco Comesaña, Horacio Zeballos, Andrés Molteni
- Belgium: Zizou Bergs, Raphael Collignon, Sander Gille, Joran Vliegen
- France: Ugo Humbert, Arthur Rinderknech, Benjamin Bonzi, Pierre-Hugues Herbert
- Austria: Filip Misolic, Jurij Rodionov, Lukas Neumayer, Lucas Miedler, Alexander Erler
The anticipation builds as the Davis Cup Finals approach, featuring seasoned players and emerging talent from various nations.
