Overview
- Italy named a five-man squad without Jannik Sinner for Nov. 18–23 in Bologna, with Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori selected as Lorenzo Musetti is also unavailable.
- Italy captain Filippo Volandri said Sinner did not make himself available, and the federation expressed regret while saying it respects his choice.
- Sinner explained he needs an extra week off to begin training earlier for the Australian swing after a long season.
- Reaction in Italy has been divided, with Nicola Pietrangeli criticizing the move and Paolo Bertolucci defending Sinner’s focus on his career and Grand Slams.
- Spain’s roster features world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, and teams may change up to three players before the event, though Sinner’s stance is described as final.