Rome, 22 October (LaPresse) – "Sinner? I could never criticise this decision. It is certainly a well-considered choice, to ensure that he arrives at important events in good shape and with energy for the many matches he has to play. Honestly, I understand that Italy could have easily won with him, but Jannik has to make a choice, and the one he made with his team must be respected." This is how Tania Cagnotto from Bolzano defended Jannik Sinner's decision to say no to Italy for the Davis Cup finals to LaPresse. A choice that has generated numerous controversies and comments against the former ATP number 1, including those who criticised him for his alleged lack of attachment to Italy: "They say he speaks German? And I reply, let them speak German if they can… What can I say, even Federer and Djokovic made this choice. We Italians are always very good at criticising, I don't know. We are a nation of critics. He is very Italian, it seems more like envy now, they don't know what else to cling to. I find it ridiculous to forcefully find something to attack him for. No, I'm with Jannik," concludes the former Olympic silver and bronze medallist and current CONI and FIN executive.
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