Italy Crowned Davis Cup Champion Without Sinner
Italy continues to reign in the Davis Cup, demonstrating its power in world tennis even without the presence of its star, Jannik Sinner. In a demonstration of strength and determination, Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli led the Italian team to victory in the final against Spain, securing the title with an insurmountable 2-0 lead.This triumph marks the fourth Davis Cup for Italy and the third consecutive one, an impressive achievement that places them in the history of tennis.
Sinner, world number two and a key player in Italy’s recent successes, chose not to participate in this edition to focus on preparation for the upcoming season. Lorenzo Musetti, also absent, could not contribute his talent to the team. Despite these absences, Italy demonstrated its depth and quality, winning all its matches 2-0 at the SuperTennis Arena in Bologna. They eliminated Austria in the quarterfinals and Belgium in the semifinals, showing consistent performance throughout the tournament. Spain, for its part, also suffered the loss of its star, Carlos Alcaraz, number one in the world. In Sunday’s final, Berrettini defeated Pablo Carreño Busta with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Cobolli, for his part, staged an epic comeback against Jaume Munar, winning 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5 and securing the decisive point for Italy, repeating his feat in the three series this week. Italy celebrated its first Davis Cup title in 1976 and then added victories in Malaga in 2023 and 2024. This is the first time they have won at home. Spain, six-time champion, reached the final for the first time since 2019.Italy has demonstrated its ability to overcome challenges and maintain its dominance in tennis.
Alofoke Deportes
