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Tennis Stars Demand Return to Classic Davis Cup Format

11/15/2025

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Top tennis players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev are calling for a return to the traditional home-and-away format for the Davis Cup.
They believe the current system, implemented in 2019, lacks the authentic atmosphere of previous competitions.
Sinner expressed disappointment over not experiencing the "real Davis Cup," while Zverev described the current format as an "exhibition tournament."
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi supports revamping the tournament to increase its significance.
The 2025 Davis Cup Finals will occur in Bologna, Italy, from November 18 to 23.

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Top tennis players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev are calling for a return to the traditional home-and-away format for the Davis Cup.
They believe the current system, implemented in 2019, lacks the authentic atmosphere of previous competitions.
Sinner expressed disappointment over not experiencing the "real Davis Cup," while Zverev described the current format as an "exhibition tournament."
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi supports revamping the tournament to increase its significance.
The 2025 Davis Cup Finals will occur in Bologna, Italy, from November 18 to 23.