Captain Volandri did not call him up for the group stage in Bologna which begins on 12 September. Fabio: “It’s false to say that I took a step back, I’m always there for Italy”
He didn’t take it well. And she doesn’t tell them. Fabio Fognini reacts with harsh words to the exclusion from the Davis Cup group stages, scheduled for September 12th in Bologna. Captain Volandri’s decision is also a blow to pride, at a time when the 36-year-old was playing the Challengers (now in Genoa) to get back in shape for the Davis Cup. “I read in some press that I decided and requested to take a step back, to rest and take a breath. False and itchy! I’m sorry that clarity and sincerity were not used. My story doesn’t deserve it. A few weeks ago I I was pre-summoned – underlines the Ligurian tennis player -. Then on Monday I received the call from the captain: suddenly I no longer fit into the plans, without justifiable explanations and in ways that I didn’t agree with, which were not very respectful of my history”.
sewer clarification
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“Better to be sincere and angry than false and smiling” he reiterated on Instagram. But Fognini could rejoin the group in the final phase in Malaga if Italy were to qualify in Emilia against Canada, Sweden and Chile. An objective in the hands of Musetti, Sonego, Arnaldi, Bolelli and Vavassori. “In unsuspecting times – continues Fognini -, despite what transpired, I communicated my desire to be part of the group for Bologna, making myself available to the captain, who asked me to play doubles with the other national team mates in the meantime , which I promptly did and to keep myself trained and on track. And so I did and am doing, today more than ever I want to attack the ATP ranking again, overcome age and pain. Many years have passed since my first time in blue in Montecatini , in 2008. Defending the blue colors and representing my country around the world has always been a priority, a dream come true. Wearing the blue, feeling the warmth of the public, competing in packed arenas with our fans also following on unrealistic away matches he always encouraged me to give 110%. And although the away matches were tough and the season was very long, with the ranking objectives to be achieved, I never had any doubts: playing for Italy is the most rewarding thing in the world. for an athlete and especially for me.”