Jannik Sinner Skips Davis Cup Finals to Defend Australian Open Title
World number two Jannik Sinner skips Davis Cup Finals to focus on Australian Open title defense. Read more about his decision.
“It wasn't an easy decision, but after Turin, the goal is to get off on the right foot in Australia...”
Italy's Jannik Sinner has made the tough call to skip the Davis Cup Finals on home soil, opting to focus on defending his Australian Open title instead. Despite being instrumental in Italy's Davis Cup wins, Sinner feels prioritizing his Australian Open title defense is crucial.
The world number two has a packed schedule ahead, including the Vienna Open and the ATP Finals in Turin, where he'll face top players like Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner believes a week of preparation can make a significant difference in his performance, especially in a major tournament like the Australian Open.
“It wasn't an easy decision, but after Turin, the goal is to get off on the right foot in Australia,” Sinner told Sky Sport Italy. “It may not seem like it, but a week of preparation during that period can make all the difference.
“We won the Davis Cup in 2023 and 2024, and this time we decided this with my team.”
Jannik Sinner has not made himself available to Italy for November's Davis Cup campaign 😢
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) October 20, 2025
The world No.2 is due to take part in three more events this year before he ends his season but will not compete at the Final 8 event in Bologna 👎 pic.twitter.com/t2csuvU1Cz
The Australian Open is set for January 12-26 next year, marking the beginning of the Grand Slam season. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner recently triumphed in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Riyadh, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
What a week 🏆 Loved playing here, incredible atmosphere, and always a pleasure to share the court with you, @carlosalcaraz 🤝🏻 Thank you all for the support ❤️ #SixKingsSlam @RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/Opm04kswhC
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) October 18, 2025
Following his win in Riyadh, Sinner will compete in the Vienna Open, a tournament he won in 2023. The Italian star is looking to add to his title collection, having had a successful year with wins at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
“We are working hard on my serve. I am fortunate to be able to work continuously with the best team possible,” he said. “I now have some very important tournaments coming up, in Vienna, Paris and Turin.”
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