After Sinner’s withdrawal came the (announced) one of the Tuscan. Men’s team caps
Filippo Volandri knew that Lorenzo Musetti was unlikely to be able to be present in the Davis Cup. The chase to the Finals for eight weeks around the world, the second child arriving which rightly requires the presence of Lorenzo alongside his partner Veronica and Ludovico. The Captain had said in recent days that on his part and that of the federation there was the utmost willingness to meet Musetti’s needs and also for this reason he had gathered all the eligible candidates in Turin.
the options
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When last night, after the match with Alcaraz, Lorenzo Musetti announced that in agreement with the captain and his team he would give up on Bologna, the team-total situation was triggered. The ranking of the Azzurri, without the first two who withdrew, includes Cobolli, Darderi, Sonego and Berrettini in order of ranking as well as the double still competing in Turin of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. The state of shape that the kids arrive in is different. Flavio Cobolli had the best season of his career with two ATP titles and the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, he fully deserved the blue shirt as a starter, the dream of his life, but it could be an important burden considering that this is only his second participation in the Cup after last year’s group stage. Luciano Darderi has won three titles, is currently in Argentina, and at the moment would not be part of the coach’s plans. Despite the desire to wear blue, his indoor experience is still a bit immature. Matteo Berrettini, although 56th in the world, seems to have regained his physical form and desire. He is the team man, whether he plays or not he is an indispensable piece for the captain. Indoors, then, his hammer hurts very badly if it’s on a day.
sonego for musetti
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Lorenzo Sonego will replace Lorenzo Musetti in the Italian group that will defend the title against Austria from Wednesday. Sonny said it: “I’m training to be ready” and yesterday too he worked with his lifelong friend and colleague Berrettini. The Turin native was decisive several times in Davis, especially in 2023, in the group stage against Chile and then in doubles with Jannik Sinner, fundamental for the triumph. Volandri had spoken of an expanded squad to draw from. A squad full of value and different qualities with players between 22 and 56 in the world in singles, which the captain could field in various formations, depending on the opponents. Sonego could be used in both singles and doubles. The final lineup is on Monday.