Berrettini left out of Italy's Davis Cup team for tie v Slovakia

World number six Matteo Berrettini has been left out of Italy’s Davis Cup team for next month’s qualifying tie against Slovakia.

The decision was announced by the Team Captain Filippo Volandri who said that it was a 'shared decision'. The announcement came in the form of a statement by the Italian Tennis Federation and it seems to indicate that Berrettini asked to be left out.

The Italian team will be made up of Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Sonego, Fabio Fognini, Lorenzo Musetti and Simone Bolelli for the indoor event at Bratislava’s NTC Arena on March 4 and 5.

Volandri said:

“It is a decision that I shared with the players. Once again we are showing a very strong team spirit, which I believe can make the difference. Matteo will definitely be available for the next tie if we win. "

Berrettini said:

“Obviously I will support them from afar. We need to win to earn ourselves a place in the finals again, when I hope to return to be alongside my teammates."