Jannik Sinner Prioritizes Australian Open Over Davis Cup on Home Soil

Jannik Sinner, world number two, opts out of the Davis Cup Finals in Italy to focus on his Australian Open defense. Despite his contribution to Italy's Davis Cup successes, his focus shifts to the ATP Finals and upcoming tournaments in Vienna, Paris, and Turin.

Jannik Sinner, the world number two in tennis, has announced his decision to skip this year's Davis Cup Finals, taking place on home soil in Bologna. The 24-year-old Italian star cited the need to focus on his Australian Open title defense as the reason for his choice.

Sinner, who claimed victories at both Melbourne Park and Wimbledon this year, has been pivotal in Italy's consecutive Davis Cup victories. Nevertheless, with the ATP Finals and the Grand Slam in Australia looming, Sinner prioritizes preparation and training.

After securing the prestigious Six Kings Slam title recently and with important tournaments lined up in Vienna, Paris, and Turin, Sinner is set on gearing up with intense practice sessions with his team to ensure top performance in these elite competitions.

(With inputs from agencies.)