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Italy’s Davis Cup captain issues fitness update on Jannik Sinner after speaking with him

Jannik Sinner will be out of action for the foreseeable future after deciding to bring an end to his 2026 season. Many ATP stars are currently taking on the Shanghai Masters in China, but Sinner has ended his season because…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Italy’s Davis Cup captain issues fitness update on Jannik Sinner after speaking with him
Key Things to Know
  • Italy Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri confirmed Jannik Sinner has ended his 2026 season due to knee injury.
  • Sinner will miss the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin and the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna.
  • Volandri stated Sinner made the right choice to focus on his health rather than retaining his ranking.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Italy's Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri has provided a fitness update on world number one Jannik Sinner, confirming the 25-year-old has ended his 2026 season due to a knee injury. Speaking via Sky Sports Italy, Volandri supported Sinner's decision to prioritize his recovery and long-term form over his ranking, meaning the Italian star will miss both the ATP Finals in Turin and the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna.

Volandri stated that Davis Cup selections will be finalized during the week of the ATP Finals based on technical, physical, and mental criteria. Although Sinner claimed six titles in 2026, including Wimbledon, he will forfeit the world number one ranking to Alexander Zverev during his extended rehabilitation period.

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