Overview
- Italy’s pre-convocations exclude Jannik Sinner and call up Lorenzo Musetti, Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli for the finals in Bologna.
- Volandri’s list formalizes a decision Sinner signaled in advance, with the player explaining from Vienna that he will rest, then begin off‑season work in Dubai to target the Australian Open.
- The Davis Cup finals run 18–23 November, positioned just two days after the ATP Finals in Turin, a scheduling squeeze widely cited as a deterrent for top players.
- Reaction spans support from federation president Angelo Binaghi to criticism from Adriano Panatta, with commentary also noting reports of Sinner’s recent high‑fee exhibition in Saudi Arabia.
- Carlos Alcaraz is expected to represent Spain in Bologna, sharpening the competitive spotlight on Italy’s title defense without its lead man.