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Top Tennis Stars Push for Return of Traditional Davis Cup Format

Posted : 15 November 2025

Top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, are advocating for the Davis Cup to return to its traditional home-and-away format and be staged over two years. The proposal has gained support from ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi, who has expressed enthusiasm for restoring the tournament’s historic structure.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) replaced the traditional format in 2019, introducing a condensed version with the Final 8 held over a single week. This year’s edition in Bologna begins just two days after the ATP Finals in Turin, highlighting concerns over the sport’s congested schedule.

Sinner, a key figure in Italy’s last two Davis Cup victories, opted out of selection this year to focus on preparing for his Australian Open defense. He expressed regret at never playing the traditional Davis Cup format, where teams compete in stadiums across different countries. Sinner added that the current format fails to capture the full spirit of the tournament, where matchups like Australia versus the US would feel very different in Bologna compared to home-and-away ties.

The demanding tennis calendar and the lack of a true off-season remain major points of contention. Earlier this year, the Professional Tennis Players’ Association filed a lawsuit against the sport’s governing bodies, labeling the current schedule as unsustainable. Sinner suggested spreading the Davis Cup over two years, with semifinals at the start of the season and finals at the end, to encourage participation by top players.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who is representing Spain this year, echoed similar sentiments. He argued that spacing the tournament every two or three years would increase player commitment and preserve its uniqueness.

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi also highlighted the importance of reviving the traditional format.

German player Alexander Zverev, set to compete in Bologna, reinforced the call for the original format. He described the current version as closer to an exhibition and said the true Davis Cup experience comes from competing in opponents’ home countries, recalling his own match against Rafael Nadal in Spain.

 

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