Italy secured its fourth consecutive semi-final berth at the Davis Cup Finals after defeating Austria in Bologna. The SuperTennis Arena provided a roaring atmosphere that fueled the two-time defending champions, who showed composure and confidence throughout the tie.
Berrettini sets the tone
Matteo Berrettini, former world No. 6, gave Italy a 1-0 lead with a 6-3, 7-6(4) victory over Jurij Rodionov. The second set was interrupted briefly due to lighting issues, but Berrettini rallied from 2-5 down, saving three consecutive set points at 4-5 before dominating the tie-break. His resilience shifted the momentum decisively in Italy’s favor.
Berrettini reflected on the match: “It was tough to come back from that deficit, but the energy from the crowd gave me strength.” – Matteo Berrettini
Cobolli seals the win
Flavio Cobolli followed with a commanding 6-1, 6-3 win against Filip Misolic, marking his third Davis Cup rubber. His performance sent the home fans into celebration and secured Italy’s 12th consecutive tie victory.
Cobolli acknowledged the importance of the occasion: “Playing in front of our fans in Bologna was unforgettable. I wanted to give everything for Italy.”
– Flavio CobolliLooking ahead to Belgium
With the victory, Italy advanced to face Belgium in the semi-finals on Friday. The team continues its pursuit of a fourth Davis Cup crown, relying heavily on Berrettini’s leadership. Last year, he compiled a flawless 6-0 record, winning five singles and one doubles rubber on Italy’s march to the title.
Italy’s blend of experience and youthful energy has positioned them as strong contenders once again, with Berrettini’s influence proving vital in their campaign.
Matteo Berrettini in 2025
At the moment ranked no.56, the Italian played his last match on the 19th of November when he overcame world no.177 Jurij Rodionov 6-3 7-6(4) in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Matteo has achieved a composed 20-17 match record.
He is also scheduled to play in Brisbane (Brisbane International). The main draw will start on the 29th of December.