World no. 2 Jannik Sinner will not lead Italy at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna in November. The San Candido nativedominated the event in 2023 and 2024, leading his country toward back-to-back trophies.
However, Jannik will not seek his three-peat, deciding to end the season at the ATP Finals in Turin. Thus, Sinner will miss a Davis Cup season for the first time since 2020, focusing on recovery and recharging batteries ahead of 2026.
Italy's Davis Cup captain, Filippo Volandri, called Lorenzo Musetti, Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, a strong squad that will take some beating in front of the home fans.
Sinner was 5-0 at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals. He led his country against the Netherlands in the quarter-final and saved match points against Novak Djokovic in a thrilling encounter before stepping in and competing in the doubles as well.
Jannik bested Alex de Minaur in the final, helping Italy claim its first Davis Cup crown since mid 1970s! Despite a demanding season last year, the world's best player showed up at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
The dominant figure of men's tennis stormed over Sebastian Baez in the quarter-final for a strong start. He joined forces with Matteo Berrettini to oust Argentina and advance.
Like a year ago, he met Alex de Minaur and sealed the deal in straight sets, helping Italy reach another final. They met the Netherlands in the title duel and earned a 2-0 victory to celebrate the title defense.
Sinner faced Tallon Griekspoor and provided a 7-6, 6-2 victory to wrap up the tie and start a massive celebration with his teammates. Jannik will not lead his country next month in Bologna, explaining his decision to Volandri and wishing to return in the upcoming years.
Italy will face Austria in the quarter-final.
