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Bologna to Host 2025 Davis Cup Amid Format Controversy

11/24/2025

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The 2025 Davis Cup finals will be held in Bologna, Italy, with eight teams competing.
Format changes have drawn criticism, with some players arguing they diminish the competition.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner call for a return to the traditional system and a biennial schedule.
The International Tennis Federation remains committed to the current format, while reform calls grow and critics say the centralized finals feel like exhibitions.

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Story summary

The 2025 Davis Cup finals will be held in Bologna, Italy, with eight teams competing.
Format changes have drawn criticism, with some players arguing they diminish the competition.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner call for a return to the traditional system and a biennial schedule.
The International Tennis Federation remains committed to the current format, while reform calls grow and critics say the centralized finals feel like exhibitions.