Just last season, Jannik Sinner led Italy to a second-straight Davis Cup title . Thanks to his heroics and the rest of the squad, Italy bested the Netherlands 2-0 to establish its supremacy at the event. This year, too, everyone was hoping for Sinner to be a part of the team and guide his country to a third-straight trophy. Sadly, it seems that too much tennis and the ATP schedule have taken a toll on the four-time Grand Slam champion.

During a media interaction before the Austrian Open, Sinner explained his reason behind choosing not to be in Italy’s Davis Cup squad: “ It wasn’t an easy decision, but after Turin, the goal is to get off on the right foot in Australia. It may not seem like it, but a week of preparation during that period can make all the difference

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