Why has Sinner never played in the Laver Cup?

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There is something going on between Jannik Sinner and the Laver Cup. The world number one is yet to experience playing in the competition between Europe and the rest of the world, created by Roger Federer in 2017, where he bid farewell in 2022. For the upcoming edition scheduled for September in London, a significant portion of both teams is already known.

Confirmed for Team Europe are Carlos Alcaraz, pending his wrist condition, Alexander Zverev, Flavio Cobolli, Jakub Mensik. The latest addition being Rafa Jódar. Representing the rest of the world team are Taylor Fritz, Alex de Miñaur, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Learner Tien, and Alexander Bublik. However, there are still some names yet to be confirmed for both teams.

Jannik Sinner, the world number one and winner of five Grand Slams, has never participated in Roger Federer's Laver Cup

But it seems that Jannik Sinner, without official confirmation, will not be making his debut this year either. The Italian carefully plans his schedule, as evident from last year when he opted out of the Davis Cup Finals in Italy to prepare physically for the Australian Open. The timing of the Laver Cup, a few weeks after the US Open and before the start of the Asian tour, which marks the last resting weeks until November, could also be a contributing factor.

Nevertheless, all the top tennis players in the world have participated in the Swiss competition. From Federer himself, to Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and many others. They all arrived after competing in the US Open.

Another reason that could be applicable is Sinner's less inclination towards this type of exhibition events or tournaments. Despite not engaging in as many exhibitions as, for instance, Alcaraz, in the past year, he took part in two of them. Firstly, in the lucrative Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia and later, early this year, in a duel with the Spaniard in South Korea.

The most prevailing explanation for his absence seems to be the distant and limited relationship he has with Federer. In contrast to Alcaraz, with whom he has been seen practicing, chatting, and even playing golf, there have been scarce glimpses of interactions with the Italian, and they do not follow each other on Instagram. Lastly, the 20-time Grand Slam champion was present throughout the last week of Wimbledon at the tournament and in the royal box, yet he was never spotted at any of San Candido's matches.

Another great player and three-time Grand Slam champion like Stan Wawrinka has also never participated in the Laver Cup. In fact, his compatriot confessed that they have always shared a professional and even friendly relationship but recalled a strong confrontation they had at the 2014 ATP Finals when Stan had a clash during a match with Roger's wife, Mirka Federer.

Currently, the reasons behind Jannik Sinner not yet participating in Roger Federer's Laver Cup remain unknown. Speculations abound, and perhaps, it might be a last-minute addition to this edition, but there must be a reason why the world number one and five-time Grand Slam champion has yet to don Europe's blue jersey.
 

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