Overview
- Captain Jacopo Volandri’s pre-convocations confirmed Jannik Sinner was not available and named Lorenzo Musetti, Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli for the home finals starting November 19.
- Speaking in Vienna, Sinner said the post-ATP Finals pause and an early off-season were set in his calendar to ensure a strong start in Australia in 2026.
- Italian federation president Angelo Binaghi said the decision is respected but painful for the federation and reaffirmed confidence in the selected squad.
- Coverage in Italy highlights broad debate over national-team commitment and player scheduling, with some defending Sinner after his past Davis Cup wins and others criticizing the choice.
- Media note that Spain plans to field Carlos Alcaraz in Bologna, and reports indicate the Italian roster could still change if availability shifts before roughly November 18.