Sinner gets wet when talking about the Davis Cup: "I would like it to be played every two years"

Carlos Navarro | 14 Nov 2025 | 18.07

Sinner defeated Shelton and already enters the semifinals in Turin. Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner finished his group stage at the ATP Finals tasting victory once again. As expected, the Italian remains unbeaten and now focuses on an exciting semifinal duel against Alex de Miñaur, the first of the two challenges standing between him and defending his title in Turin. Without dropping a set, with the solidity and consistency that characterize him in crucial moments, stopping San Candido's player truly seems very difficult.

One defining trait of Jannik Sinner is his unwavering commitment, even in seemingly inconsequential matches. Today's match was a potential trap: "nothing" at stake (aside from valuable 200 ATP ranking points) and a risk of worsening his form ahead of the semifinals. Nonetheless, in these 2025 ATP Finals, he remains flawless, allowing him the luxury to discuss and contemplate on various issues before his encounter with the Australian. In his latest press conference, the discussion revolved around the Davis Cup... and Jannik was candid: just like Alcaraz, he also supported a potential alteration in the competition format, proposing matches every two seasons.

Sinner reflected on his semifinal qualification at the ATP Finals and shared his thoughts on what changes the Davis Cup should undergo.

- Impressive victory over Shelton to close out the group stage: now, Alex de Miñaur awaits in the semifinals.

"Yes, Alex has progressed after being in a tricky position. I have reached the semifinals here in Turin; it's a very special occasion. I'm looking forward to that match. It will be a very difficult, tough, physical battle, but I am motivated and eager for it to arrive. Happy to be in the semifinals; we all want a great match."

- His head-to-head record against the Australian stands at a remarkable 12-0. To what extent does that play a role before the match?

"It doesn't matter to me. No. It's clear that what's done is done. In a way, both of us know what has happened in the past, in our encounters. He has come very close in a couple of matches, especially this season where we've faced each other in various scenarios, courts, and surfaces.

As I mentioned, he had a very tough loss that left him downcast, but all that changed in just one day. This demonstrates how tough tennis is, showing us that every day in this sport is different. Looking at the match against Taylor, one of the best matches he's played this year, I realize that tennis changes greatly from one day to the next. I am excited to step onto this court once more, relish the warmth of the audience and the stands; I hope to display my best form."

- Discussion on the Davis Cup: yesterday, Alcaraz mentioned turning it into a biennial competition, playing it every two seasons. The Italian doesn't shy away from sharing his opinion.

"Yes, the Davis Cup is a very intriguing topic. Each player has their own opinion. With this schedule, it's challenging to have the world's best players from all countries in the Davis Cup every year. What I would like to see, what I would love in the future, is for the Davis Cup to be held every two years. This way, you could place the semifinals at the beginning of the season and the final towards the end, at some point. It's also nice to have the opportunity to choose to play at home, in your stadium, and sell tickets as the home team.

Currently, if the finals are held in Bologna, and there's an Australia vs. the U.S., of course, there will be spectators, I'm not saying there won't be, but at the same time... why not make it the real Davis Cup? I have never had the chance to play the Davis Cup, the true Davis Cup, where you have to play away in Brazil or Argentina, with the entire stadium not against you but passionately supporting their country. I believe that this is the real Davis Cup.

We, the Italians, are very fortunate to play here. Málaga wasn't too far either. We always have great support, many people travel with us, who love tennis and make the journey. At the same time, next year there might be an Australia vs. USA in Bologna. There, you don't have that Davis Cup feeling, that's all. Of course, I imagine there are many dynamics behind these decisions that I may not know, but I would love for the event to be held every two years and create big matches in grand venues. That would make this competition even greater."

- The group stage is over: now every match is crucial. Does a shift in mentality occur within the ATP Finals at this stage?

"Honestly, no. Every match counts. In every match, even in the group stage, you're playing for many points. They are also significant for the following year, so no, nothing changes. The semifinals are a bigger stage, of course, but like in all tournaments. I am happy to be one of the four players in the semifinals, but it doesn't alter much from a mental perspective."

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