Fognini in clash with Volandri: "I will never accept it"

Fabio Fognini didn't mince his words: sidelined by Filippo Volandri, he reveals the behind-the-scenes of a tense dinner at Wimbledon

Clément Gehl

le 03/12/2025 à 11h01

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In remarks reported by Punto de Break, Fabio Fognini spoke about his relationship with Filippo Volandri, the captain of the Italian Davis Cup team.

According to him, the relationship deteriorated when Volandri allegedly sidelined him from the Davis Cup team in 2023 without explanation.

"He didn't have the courage to speak to me"

"On the same day I announced my retirement from tennis at Wimbledon, I was having dinner and Volandri was at the next table. He greeted us, but he didn't have the courage to speak to me, not even a word about my career.

I wasn't told anything, and I didn't talk to anyone about it. When you are a man, sometimes you have to face opinions, even differing ones. It's absurd. I didn't accept it and I never will."

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