Fabio Fognini to miss Davis Cup tie due to injury

Former Italian number one Fabio Fognini has decided to withdraw from Italy’s upcoming Davis Cup qualifier against Slovakia due to a calf injury.

World number 38 Fognini explained his omission from the team, stating that he picked up the injury whilst playing in the Rio Open quarter-finals last month. He posted on Twitter:

”Hi everyone, I want to update you regarding my physical condition after the trip to South America. During the quarter-final I pulled my calf and, once back to Italy, I underwent many checks to understand the origin of the problem and to proceed with the required treatments. My doctors have told me I need to rest not to make my calf worse. Because of this, I won’t be able to play for Italy in the next Davis Cup match in Slovakia.”

Although forced to withdraw from the Italian team, he still wished the team the best of luck:

”I’m sad because the national team has always been a priority to me. I wish the best of luck to the Davis Team. Go Italy!”

Despite missing Fognini and Berrettini the Italians will have a very strong team in place headlined by Sinner, Sonego and Musetti.