The teams have been announced for the Davis Cup final, which will take place in Bologna next month.
That’s despite the Italians having home advantage for the eight-team knockout, which will take place from November 18 to 23.
The finals take place just a week after the ATP World Tour Finals, the end-of-season tournament between the eight best players in the world, held in Turin.
The 24-year-old Sinner had to quit halfway through the match in Shanghai against Talon Greek Spoor due to severe cramps caused by heat exhaustion.
He previously won the China Open against American prospect Learner Tien, in his first tournament since his four-set defeat to Alcaraz in the US Open final.
Sinner won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year and reached the finals of all four majors, although he was also defeated by Alcaraz at Roland-Garros.
“Jannik Sinner has not declared his availability for 2025,” said Italy Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri.
“The Davis Cup is and will always be his home and I am sure that Jannik will be part of the team again soon. In the meantime, I can count on a group that is ready to fight and give everything for the blue jersey.”
Italy’s second-highest ranked player, world number 8 Lorenzo Musetti, will lead the team alongside former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini, alongside Simone Bolelli, Flavio Cobolli and Andrea Vavassori.
However, Alcaraz will play in the Spanish team alongside Jaume Munar, Pedro Martinez and Marcel Granollers.
Alexander Zverev, number three in the world, will play for Germany.
Davis Cup Final 2025 full teams
Captain: Paul-Henri Mathieu
Captain: Filippo Volandri
Captain: Michael Kohlmann
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