Fabio Fognini Shares Honest Opinion on the Mindsets of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Regarding Davis Cup Participation

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner skipped the Davis Cup duty in November.

Fabio Fognini Shares Honest Opinion on the Mindsets of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Regarding Davis Cup Participation

Fabio Fognini (in circle), Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz (via Tennis365)

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Fabio Fognini has shared his perspective on the mindsets of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner regarding their decision to skip the Davis Cup. The recently retired player believes that despite the tournament taking a huge hit because of high-profile departures, it isn’t the utmost priority of Alcaraz and Sinner.

Fognini believes that such decisions can hamper the tournament, and it is important that the format gets reviewed. The Italian ended his career at Wimbledon after playing an enthralling five setter in the opening round against Alcaraz. Fognini said on Eurosport Italy:

My opinion on the new Davis Cup? Well, they’ve completely transformed it, some say for the worse […] Honestly, I agree. The best players are asking to play it every two years, I don’t know what to think. Of course, the absences of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz caused it to lose some of its luster, but the reality is that there were top-10 names missing, with only Zverev present. This isn’t good for the competition; the format needs to be reviewed, but the Davis Cup will never be Jannik and Carlos’s priority.

Sinner was the first to skip the Davis Cup. This decision was met with anger across the Italian media, with some outlets urging the tennis bodies to take away his medals for this decision. However, the fire was extinguished soon with Italy doing a three-peat in the Davis Cup.

Meanwhile, Alcaraz had prioritized to play the Davis Cup this year. However, an injury in the ATP Finals against Sinner meant that the MRI never allowed him to represent his country this month.

Potential Jannik Sinner 2026 tennis schedule

World No.2 Jannik Sinner heads into 2026 after another strong year in men’s tennis. Even with a three-month suspension in early 2025, he collected six titles, including two majors. He finished the season firmly at No. 2 and remains one of the main contenders at every big event.

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Jannik Sinner (Image via X/Jannik Sinner HQ)

His new season begins at the Australian Open, where he aims for a third straight trophy. He is expected to add an ATP event before Indian Wells and Miami. The clay swing follows, with key stops in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome. Roland Garros will be a major target as he looks to finally complete the Career Grand Slam.

Sinner then shifts to grass, returning to Halle before defending his Wimbledon crown. The summer hard-court run includes the Canadian Open and Cincinnati, where he has enjoyed deep runs. The US Open closes the Slam season, and he will try to win it back after losing the 2025 final.

The final stretch of his year features Beijing, Shanghai, Vienna, and Paris. He is also expected at the ATP Finals, where he has been dominant for two straight seasons. If Italy qualifies, he may also rejoin the Davis Cup team to finish his year.

Potential Carlos Alcaraz 2026 tennis schedule

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is set for a demanding 2026 season after finishing 2025 as the world’s top player. He begins the year on hard courts, with the Australian Open as his main target. He will then move through key early events such as Rotterdam and the Sunshine Double at Indian Wells and Miami.

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Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz 4K)

His clay-court stretch is packed with major stops. Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, and Rome all sit before Roland Garros, where he aims for a third straight title. Each event carries weight, especially with several trophies to defend.

Once summer arrives, Alcaraz will shift to grass and then back to hard courts. Queen’s Club and Wimbledon form the core of his grass season. After that, he is expected to take part in the Canadian and Cincinnati Masters before heading to the US Open.

The final part of his year includes the Laver Cup, the Asian swing, and the closing indoor events. Stops in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Paris lead into the ATP Finals. He may also join Spain at the Davis Cup if they qualify.

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