Jannik Sinner has responded to the strong criticism he has faced after it was revealed he had decided not to represent Italy at the 2025 Davis Cup Finals.<\/p>\n
It was announced on Monday that Sinner was not in Italy\u2019s squad for the Davis Cup Final 8 knockout stage<\/a>, which will be held in Bologna for the first time this year from November 18-23.<\/p>\n Even without Sinner<\/a>, Italy\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner reacts to Davis Cup criticism<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner explained he has chosen not to compete at the Davis Cup Finals in order to have more time to prepare for the 2026 season Italy\u2019s Davis Cup captain, Filippo Volandri, said:\u00a0\u201cSinner has not given his availability for 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Davis Cup is, and will always remain, his home and I am sure that Jannik will soon return to be part of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Prior to 2023, Italy had not won the Davis Cup since their maiden victory in 1976.<\/p>\n What did Sinner say about his decision to skip the Davis Cup Finals?<\/p>\n In his pre-tournament press conference at the Vienna Open, where he is in action this week, Sinner addressed his Davis Cup withdrawal.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a two-time Davis Cup winner,\u201d said the four-time Grand Slam champion.<\/p>\n \u201cMy 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.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the last two years, I haven\u2019t reached my best level because I lacked time, that\u2019s why we made this decision. We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner News<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner\u2019s critics sent a strong message by ex-ATP star after Davis Cup decision backlash<\/a><\/p>\n Jannik Sinner comment suggests he is ready to challenge Carlos Alcaraz for year-end No 1 title<\/a><\/p>\n What criticism has Sinner faced?<\/p>\n
\nThe world No 2 has come under fire in his home nation, both in the media and from Italian Davis Cup icon Nicola Pietrangeli
\nSinner, 24, has now responded, declaring that he \u201caccepts all criticism\u201d of his decision in a brief and clear message<\/p>\n