Malaga, Spain – Italy has once again proven its dominance in the Davis Cup, successfully defending its title with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final held in Malaga. The Italian team, led by World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, showcased an exceptional performance, securing the trophy for the second consecutive year.
The final match saw Matteo Berrettini take the first singles rubber, defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2. Berrettini’s powerful play, including an impressive 16 aces, set the stage for Sinner to clinch the title.
In the second singles match, Sinner faced Tallon Griekspoor in a highly anticipated clash. Griekspoor put up a strong fight, pushing Sinner to a tie-break in the first set, which Sinner won 7-2. The second set was closely contested, but Sinner ultimately triumphed 6-2, securing the victory for Italy.
This win marks Italy’s third Davis Cup title, with previous victories in 1976 and last year. Sinner’s stellar performance throughout the season, including two Grand Slam titles and the Nitto ATP Finals, has solidified his place as one of the sport’s top players.
Italy’s success in the Davis Cup, coupled with their Billie Jean King Cup win earlier this year, highlights the country’s growing strength in tennis. The team’s ability to maintain their form and composure under pressure has set a new standard for excellence in the competition.
As Italy celebrates their back-to-back Davis Cup wins, the future looks bright for Italian tennis. With young talents like Sinner and Berrettini leading the charge, the nation is poised to continue its dominance in international tennis for years to come.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 23rd of November when he beat world no.9 Alex De Minaur 6-3 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Italian owns a 72-6 match record. Jannik has won 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Jannik got to the final in Beijing.
