Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner says he is focusing on getting ready for the 2026 Australian Open rather than playing in next month’s Davis Cup finals.
Sinner, who is currently ranked number two in the world, helped Italy win the Davis Cup in both 2023 and 2024.
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However, he said he now wants to use the time to prepare for next season.
“It wasn’t an easy decision,” Sinner said. “But after the ATP Finals in Turin, I want to start the new season strong in Australia.”
The Australian Open, which Sinner has won twice in a row, is one of tennis’s biggest tournaments. He said even one week of proper training before the event can make a big difference.
“It might not seem like much, but one week of preparation in that period can help a lot,” he told Sky Italia on Monday while playing in Vienna.
Sinner added that after winning the Davis Cup twice, he and his team decided it was best to focus on his personal goals this time.
“We already won in 2023 and 2024. This time, my team and I agreed to prepare for what’s ahead,” he said.