BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Jannik Sinner won’t compete for host Italy — the two-time defending champion — in the Davis Cup Final 8 next month. But Carlos Alcaraz was included in Spain’s team Monday.
Also lined up to play in Bologna from Nov. 18-23 are third-ranked Alexander Zverev for Germany and No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti for Italy.
“While it’s still very agonizing for us, we understand and respect Jannik’s decision, which comes at the end of a long and intense season,” said Angelo Binaghi, the president of the Italian tennis federation. “We’re sure he will wear the national team shirt again soon.”
Sinner won two Grand Slam titles this year — the Australian Open and Wimbledon — but also served a three-month doping ban.
Italy captain Filippo Volandri also included Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in his team.
