Jannik Sinner’s decision to skip the 2025 Davis Cup Finals has become one of the biggest topics of discussion for Italian tennis. The former World No. 1 said he needed a break after a long season, but his choice has sparked all sorts of reactions. However, a veteran coach has come to his support.
Rick Macci’s Comments on Jannik Sinner’s Davis Cup Withdrawal
Renowned coach Rick Macci was added to the list of people who showed their support for Sinner. The American shared a post on X saying that athletes know their bodies, and it is their right to make choices that protect their health and career in the long run.
“Sinner not playing Davis Cup is the right decision because it is his decision based on his BODY of work prior and he knows his BODY better than EVERYBODY and ANYBODY,” his post read.
Sinner not playing Davis Cup is the right decision because it is his decision based on his BODY of work prior and he knows his BODY better than EVERYBODY and ANYBODY. @janniksin
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) October 26, 2025
Sinner and his team made it clear that the Italian won’t be a part of the Davis Cup Final 8 event in Bologna because, after a packed season, they felt it was important to focus on the rest of the season and the 2026 Australian Open.
During media day at the Vienna Open, Sinner told Sky Sports (via Forbes), “I’ve won the Davis Cup twice. My team and I made this decision because the end of the season is very long, and I need an extra week off to start training earlier. The goal is to be in top shape for Australia. Over the last two years, I haven’t been at my best due to a lack of time, so we decided this was the right move.”
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Fabio Fognini Defends Sinner Amid Davis Cup Controversy
Fabio Fognini, who retired this year, also spoke up, saying Sinner’s decision should be respected and that he will get enough opportunities to play for the nation. During a Q&A session on Instagram, Fognini wrote (translated from Italian),
“I think it’s more than understandable. As a player, I understand his decision to finish better in 2025 and prepare for the real goals he has for 2026. He’s 24 years old, and he’ll surely have another 100 opportunities to fly our beloved flag high.”
Sinner recently won the Erste Bank Open in Vienna after edging out Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in the final. He is next scheduled to compete at the Paris Masters and will face Zizou Bergs in the second round.