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Jannik Sinner explains his absence in Davis Cup 2025. Photo: gettyimages

Sinner explains his absence in the Davis Cup: "I am proud to be Italian, but.."

The current world number 1 made a profound statement revealing the reasons that led him to resign from the 2025 Davis Cup and addressed the criticism received.

David Ferrer criticizes Davidovich for absences in Davis Cup 2025. Photo: gettyimages

Ferrer explains Davidovich's withdrawal from Davis Cup: "He ruled himself out"

The captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team for 2025 strongly criticizes Davidovich for his attitude and details the sequence of events that led to his non-selection.

Let's not upset Sinner because it's not convenient for us. Photo: Gettyimages

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

Paolo Cané, Italian former tennis player, comes to the defense of the world number two and states, "If Sinner had a different passport, nothing would change for him; it is us Italians who need him."

Sinner defended himself from the criticisms coming from Italy with great maturity. Source: Getty

Sinner heads to Italy after 'Davis case': "I accept all criticism"

Jannik showed great maturity when asked about the intense opinions in his country following his resignation from the Davis Cup, gracefully ending the topic with humility. "I have nothing more to add."

Volandri, on a hypothetical change of decision by Sinner: "The door is open, but I do not expect surprises." Photo: Gettyimages

Volandri, on a hypothetical change of decision by Sinner: "The door is open, but I do not expect surprises"

The Italian Davis Cup captain says the absence of the world number two "hurts, but it is not the first nor the last time it happens".
 

Sinner's actions are felt by Italians as an insult to the flag. Photo: Getty

An insult to the flag of Italy

Perhaps, Jannik Sinner would have faced fewer criticisms in Italy if he had tried to knock down the Leaning Tower of Pisa with his tennis racket.