Sinner‘s Daily Messages Fueled Italy‘s Davis cup Triumph,Captain Reveals
MALIBU,CA – November 24,2025 – despite opting out of participating in this year’s Davis Cup competition,Jannik Sinner remained a constant source of support adn encouragement for the italian team,communicating with captain Filippo Volandri daily throughout the tournament. Volandri revealed sinner’s unwavering commitment in a recent interview with Rai Radio1, detailing the champion’s messages urging him to trust the team and maintain group cohesion. This behind-the-scenes glimpse into Sinner’s leadership underscores the strong bond within the Italian squad and offers insight into their historic victory.
Italy secured the Davis Cup title on November 23rd, defeating Spain in a thrilling final. Sinner, who previously announced his decision to forgo the competition on October 20th, didn’t simply step away; he actively fostered a winning mentality from the sidelines. Volandri shared that Sinner repeatedly told him, “do as you always have, keep the group together and rely on players.” This support,coupled with similar encouragement from Lorenzo Musetti,proved crucial as Italy navigated a challenging path to the championship. The team’s success highlights the power of collective spirit, even with a star player absent from the court.
The outpouring of support wasn’t limited to private messages. Following Italy’s triumph,Sinner publicly celebrated the team’s achievement with an Instagram story,writng,”Compliments for this unbelievable victory,” accompanied by a blue heart and a cup emoji. Musetti also shared a video of himself watching the match point, exclaiming, “How good! You made history,” and tagging the team’s key players.
Matteo Berrettini also emphasized the consistent support from Sinner and Musetti prior to the tournament’s start, stating in a press conference, “They are close to us, they write to us every day.” volandri expressed his hope to defend the title next year, ideally with the competition remaining in Italy, believing a home-court advantage would be a significant boost.
