Immediately on vacation the national tennis team that triumphed in the Davis Cup and President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella will have to wait to meet Sinner and his teammates. Yesterday, the Head of State had expressed his desire to meet Captain Volandri's team but will have to wait a few days. No problem, however, as the Quirinale has let it be known that they will be welcome any day. Not many people can say they have declined an invitation from the President of the Republic. And on the skimpy list now goes the heroes of Malaga who won the Davis Cup 47 years after Italy's last success. It was not institutional discourtesy, as mentioned, but the athletes' irreconcilable schedule with that of President Mattarella. The Quirinale had announced the meeting, which should be next December 21. However, Jannik Sinner, Matteo Arnaldi, Simone Bolelli, Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego will be on vacation to better prepare for the upcoming season. This was announced, with deep regret, by the president of the Italian Tennis Federation Angelo Binaghi. (Photo by Акутагава)
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