Let's not make him angry," says a former Italian player about Sinner

Jannik Sinner's decision not to play in the Davis Cup Final 8 with Italy is causing a lot of talk. The world number 2 is also the subject of much criticism in his country.

However, Paolo Cané, a former Italian player, has come to the defense of his compatriot. He explains: "Do people want to continue being outraged and hypocritical? Fine: then let's leave him a little note in his agenda, like we used to do in elementary school if you forgot your pencil case.

But let's not make him angry, believe me: it's not good for us. Everyone has the right to their own opinion, of course. But let's avoid hypocrisy. Our goal is to protect Jannik and keep him close to us.

Jannik represents an incredible asset for Italian sport, and particularly for tennis, which has experienced considerable growth in recent years thanks to his successes. He moves an entire country, generates incredible interest, and his story will continue for many seasons.