Italy's Davis Cup Defense Reeling as Musetti Withdraws After Sinner Opt-Out
Italy opens versus Austria in Bologna on November 19 with reports pointing to Lorenzo Sonego filling the vacancy.
Overview
- Lorenzo Musetti confirmed his withdrawal after his ATP Finals loss to Carlos Alcaraz, citing end‑of‑season exhaustion and his partner’s imminent childbirth.
- World No. 2 Jannik Sinner had already announced he would skip the event to prioritize recovery ahead of his Australian Open title defense.
- Captain Filippo Volandri is expected to call up Lorenzo Sonego, joining a group featuring Matteo Berrettini, Flavio Cobolli, and doubles pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.
- Italy, winner of the last two editions, seeks a three‑peat as the Final 8 runs November 18–23 at Bologna’s Unipol Arena.
- Italian federation president Angelo Binaghi criticized the congested calendar’s toll on players, while Matteo Berrettini said the squad remains calm and confident.