Matteo Berrettini provided Italy with the perfect start in Bologna, defeating Raphael Collignon 6-3, 6-4. The former world No. 6 extended his winning streak in Davis Cup singles to seven matches, reinforcing his role as a cornerstone of Italy’s campaign.
Cobolli’s dramatic triumph
Flavio Cobolli then delivered one of the most memorable performances of the competition. Facing Zizou Bergs, the 23-year-old survived seven match points in a gripping 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(15) victory. The deciding tie-break became a marathon, with Cobolli refusing to yield under immense pressure and igniting the crowd inside the SuperTennis Arena.
Cobolli celebrated by tearing his shirt after clinching the win, a release of emotion that marked Italy’s passage to its third consecutive final. The victory also avenged his only Davis Cup defeat, suffered against Bergs in last year’s round-robin stage, and gave him a 2-1 lead in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series.
Cobolli’s words after the match
“It’s really tough to say something about this match,” said Cobolli. “We fought for our country, for this win, but in the end I realised my dream. We are in the final now… I played for all of my team, my family, and it’s one of the best days of my life.”
Italy’s historic run
With Berrettini and Cobolli leading the charge, Italy has become the first nation to reach three consecutive Davis Cup finals since Australia in 2001. The defending champions are riding a 13-tie winning streak and now aim to achieve what no team has managed since the United States in 1971: three straight titles.
Awaiting the final opponent
Italy will face either Spain or Germany, who meet in the other semifinal after both advanced through decisive doubles victories. Regardless of the opponent, Italy enters the final with momentum, depth, and the confidence of a team chasing history.
Flavio Cobolli in 2025
Ranked world no.22, Cobolli played his last match on the 21st of November when he beat world no.43 Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-7(5) 7-6 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
During this season Cobolli owns a 35-29 win-loss record. Cobolli clinched 2 titles in 2025 in Bucharest and Hamburg.