Davis Cup: Matteo Berrettini and Matteo Arnaldi are not in, Filippo Volandri points out

The clarification of Filippo Volandri on the convocations

In the convocations issued by Filippo Volandri for the final phase of the Davis Cup scheduled in Malaga from Nov. 19 to 24, not only the returns of Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti stand out, but also the absence of Matteo Berrettini and Matteo Arnaldi, who had performed well in the group stage held from Sept. 10 to 15 and which promoted Italy to the quarters.

In addition to Sinner and Musetti, in fact, there are Simone Bolelli, Flavio Cobolli and Andrea Vavassori, while compared to the matches played in Bologna, the two Matthews, Berrettini and Arnaldi, are not there at all. However, Filippo Volandri clarified that this is not a final decision and that between now and November things could still change.

"I would like to emphasize that these pre-convocations are based on the’current ranking,” explained Volandri. “Between now and November I will collect all the elements that will allow me to make the final convocations, based on the physical and mental condition of our guys. The roster è consists of important players and all of the highest level, which I know I can count on. We are all working to arrive ready for the’appointment with the Final 8".

"In the quarters we will have to face Argentina, an important team,” the Italian captain went on to say, talking about the upcoming opponents: Guillermo Coria has at his disposal singles players of absolute value such as Cerundolo, Etcheverry, Baez and a quality doubles team such as the one composed of Molteni and Gonzalez. We, però have a strong team, composed of exceptional guys who form a group that precisely in cohesion finds its strength. So I can only look forward to November and the future of the Davis Cup".