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Bologna Bound? Sinner and Alcaraz Eye Davis Cup Return
23 Sep
Summary
- Jannik Sinner is gradually increasing training loads after injury.
- Carlos Alcaraz missed the 2025 Davis Cup Finals due to injury.
- Alexander Zverev committed to Davis Cup after US Open win.
Italy is preparing for the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna this November, aiming to defend their title. However, their prospects hinge on the availability of star player Jannik Sinner, who missed the 2025 finals due to a demanding season. Sinner, recovering from a knee injury sustained after Wimbledon and skipping the US Open, has been training for about ten days and is expected to return at the China Open next week.
Team captain Filippo Volandri expressed confidence in Sinner's desire to compete if he feels fully recovered. The Finals could see a potential rematch between Sinner and rival Carlos Alcaraz, who also missed the 2025 finals due to injury and has cited the Davis Cup as a major career goal. Spain, like Italy, is considered a top contender.
Volandri praised the commitment shown by players like Alexander Zverev, who played for Germany in a qualifier the day after winning the US Open. Zverev, a Grand Slam champion, has yet to win the Davis Cup. The 2026 Davis Cup Finals are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 24.
