Let's not anger Sinner because it's not convenient for us

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While Italian tennis tries to digest the controversial decision of Jannik Sinner to withdraw from the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna next November, the two sides are already established. Those who harshly criticize him and those who defend the stance taken by the world number two.

One of those who has fiercely defended Jannik Sinner is Paolo Cané, a former Italian tennis player who reached number 27 in the world and participated in Davis Cup ties with Italy. The compatriot of the San Candido native understands the decision made and warns that it is not in the Italians' best interest to anger the young tennis player, lest it be not the last time he refuses to play for his country. This was stated in an interview with La Repubblica, as reported by Ubitennis.

Jannik Sinner and a decision dividing Italy

"Does the public want to continue being indignant and hypocritical? Very well: then let's leave them a friendly reminder in the agenda, as we used to do in elementary school if you forgot your pencil case. But let's not anger that boy, believe me: it is not in our best interest. Everyone has the right to an opinion, of course. But let's avoid hypocrisy. Our goal is to protect Jannik and keep him close to us."

Asking for more respect for Sinner

"Jannik represents an incredible value for all Italian sports, and particularly for tennis, which has flourished in recent years thanks mainly to his success. He moves an entire country, arouses incredible interest, and the story will continue for several seasons: something that has not happened since the time of Alberto Tomba (skier) and Valentino Rossi (MotoGP rider)."

Italy needs Sinner more than Sinner needs Italy

"He made his argument clear: he is a professional, and for him, his career comes first, and rightly so. He repeats worldwide that he is proudly Italian: isn't that enough? Let's be honest: if he had another passport, nothing would change for him. It is us who need him."

All the greats rest from the Davis Cup at some point

"Jannik is simply seeking tranquility; he wants to play tennis as smoothly as possible. Whenever he can, he is available and generous: his teammates adore him. Not playing in Bologna? No problem, he is not the first champion to do so: it happened to Björn Borg and Roger Federer. There will be other opportunities: meanwhile, let's cherish the two Davis Cup titles he has given us."

Confidence in the rest of the Italian team

"It will be interesting to see what we can do, starting on equal terms with our opponents. I trust we have some excellent players. It is a competition with great charm. Of course, when we win, Italians are masters at highlighting the results and adapting to the narrative. If we manage to triumph again this year, without Sinner, the Silver Salad Bowl will have a special taste," assures Paolo Cané, who did not hesitate to defend Jannik Sinner tooth and nail and as he rightly said: better not to anger him.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "No hagamos enfadar a Sinner porque no nos conviene"