Sinner and his absence for the Davis Cup: "I need to prepare better during the preseason"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 20 Oct 2025 | 18.42

Sinner and his absence for the Davis Cup: "I need to better prepare during the preseason". Photo: Gettyimages

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At noon, the news broke in the tennis world: Jannik Sinner will not play the Davis Cup finals with Italy. A somewhat surprising decision considering that this year it is in Bologna and they were the last two champions of the tournament. Therefore, there won't be an Alcaraz-Sinner match in a hypothetical Davis Cup final.

Jannik Sinner explained the reasons for his absence during the Media Day upon his arrival at ATP Vienna, a tournament he won in 2023 and that marked a turning point in his career when he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final. He confirmed this in statements collected by Ubitennis, also discussing his connection with Austria, a country just 42 kilometers from his hometown, San Candido.

Jannik Sinner explained the reasons for his absence in the 2025 Davis Cup finals

"I have won the Davis Cup twice. My team and I made this decision because the end of the year season is very long, and I need an extra week off to start training earlier. The goal is to be back in shape for Australia. In the last two years, I haven't been at my best due to a lack of time, so we have made this decision."

About his special relationship with Austria

"It's always special. It's a six-hour drive, not far from home. My cousins and other relatives can come and see me. It's one of the closest tournaments. That said, I feel completely Italian. Here, at the end of the season, there is always a great crowd: it helps when you are tired or things aren't going well. We hope for a great atmosphere, as almost always happens here."

Comfortable on indoor courts

"Indoors, you don't think about the sun or wind: the bounce is more or less the same on both. My style adapts well: I can hit fast shots. A lot depends on the serve; if you serve well, indoor and hard courts favor you. It's no secret that I can play well here."

Holding back on the topic of balls and courts

"Conditions are not the same everywhere and change every year: temperature, humidity, wind, many factors influence. It's not just about balls; the issue is broader, more important; it's not just about balls or schedules, but I prefer not to go into details. In some tournaments, the balls are faster, in others not. Every week is different. Many things could be changed, but it's not just about balls."

Ready to fight for his second title in Vienna

"Each week, you receive new information on what to improve. You have to be prepared, or else you lose: there are many strong players here, and the situation can change quickly; if you start badly, it's hard to recover. After Vienna, I'll probably be in Paris. The road to the final is always tough: you have to be at 100%, or else you won't make it. It's a very tough sport."

The economic boost of entering the Top 100

"It helps a lot because you know you can play in all four Grand Slams and gives you a solid base. Even the early rounds guarantee you a lot of money, and at that point, it's important to invest everything in your career. It's not easy at the beginning, and I was fortunate to meet people who helped me because we had no family income. Then, well, I was lucky to win very early. If, on the other hand, I had found myself in limbo at 23 or 24, then it becomes difficult, you feel all the pressure. It's a different story then."

The 2023 final against Daniil Medvedev, a turning point

"That 2023 final against Medvedev was a very long and tough match that undoubtedly gave me a lot. Both Daniil and I have changed a lot. Compared to two years ago, we are different players and always want to be better than before, and I think we have achieved that," assures Jannik Sinner, who while giving up the Davis Cup to focus on closing out 2025 in the best possible way, is starting to look ahead to 2026.

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