'Unavailable'! Jannik Sinner To Miss Italy's Davis Cup Clash On Home Soil

Last Updated:October 21, 2025, 10:14 IST

Italy captain Filippo Volandri has included Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori in his team.

Jannik Sinner. (Picture credit: AFP)

Italian ace Jannik Sinner is set to miss his country’s Davis Cup Final 8 clash next month, while top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz name has been included in Spain’s team.

Sinner’s compatriot Lorenzo Musetti will also be unavailable for the Azzuri in the Davis Cup encounter slated to be held in Bologna between the 18th to the 23rd of November.

Italy captain Filippo Volandri has included Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori in his team.

“Jannik Sinner didn’t make himself available," Volandri said.

“While it’s still very agonizing for us, we understand and respect Jannik’s decision, which comes at the end of a long and intense season," said Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian tennis federation.

“We’re sure he will wear the national team shirt again soon," he added.

Sinner won two Grand Slam titles this year — the Australian Open and Wimbledon — but also served a three-month doping ban. Up to three players can be changed before the competition starts, but Sinner’s decision appears final.

Joining Alcaraz on Spain’s team are Jaume Munar, Pedro Martinez, and Marcel Granollers. A fifth player has not yet been announced.

After last month’s draw, Spain will play the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals before potentially facing Germany or Argentina. Italy was drawn against Austria with France playing Belgium for the other semifinal spot.

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