Jannik Sinner has had to face a huge load of controversy in the last week, more precisely since he announced his decision to skip the 2025 edition of the Davis Cup Finals scheduled in Bologna next month.
The world number 2 will not lead Italy in front of his home fans, leaving his teammates the task of trying to win this event for the third year in a row (after victories in Malaga in 2023 and 2024).
The Italian ace was aware that such a choice would create a wide debate and said that he accepts all criticism, demonstrating the mental strength of a great champion once again. The former world No. 1 didn't let the opinions of fans and insiders get distracted by lifting his second career trophy in Vienna last week and fueling his chances of returning to the top of the ATP rankings by the end of this year.
Sinner wasn'tdistracted
The 24-year-old from Sesto Pusteria will return to action at the Paris Masters 1000 this week and will make his debut tomorrow against Belgian player Zizou Bergs, having had little time to get used to the surface of the 'Dfense Arena' (decidedly slower than in past editions).
The four-time Grand Slam champion has not had a particular feeling with this tournament up to this point in his career, being the only Masters 1000 where he has never reached the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Fabio Fazio a well-known Italian television host defended Jannik's choice to give up the Davis Cup this year during the latest episode of 'Che Tempo Che Fa'. "I want to congratulate Sinner on his victory in Vienna, which is very important and prestigious. At the same time, I want to say something unpopular by saying that from my point of view it is right not to play the Davis Cup in 2025. I love tennis, but I am aware that it is necessary to make painful choices sometimes" Fazio stated. The Italian star's 2025 will end at the ATP Finals.
