Overview

• Fabio Fognini reiterated that he ended his career at Wimbledon after taking Carlos Alcaraz to five sets, and he still has not rewatched the match or even the highlights.
• He said the decision to retire followed recurring injuries, ankle surgery, and a steady fall in the rankings that made continuing untenable.
• Fognini confirmed he will compete on Ballando con le stelle, noting he has eight episodes guaranteed under the show's format.
• He outlined a management project launched to guide young players into the professional ranks and help them avoid mistakes he says he made.
• Weighing in on Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz, he described contrasting temperaments and observed how Italian fans elevate winners and scrutinize losses, while also recalling Laver Cup coaching from Federer and Nadal and joking about the Pascal Maria “gesso” episode.