Italy Crowned Davis Cup Champion Without Sinner
Italy continues to demonstrate its dominance in the Davis Cup, securing its fourth title without the need for its star, Jannik Sinner. In an exciting final against Spain, Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli led the way to victory, winning their individual matches and securing an insurmountable 2-0 lead. This triumph marks Italy’s fourth Davis Cup title and the third consecutive one, a remarkable feat in the world of tennis.Sinner, ranked number 2 in the world, chose not to participate this week to focus on preparation for the upcoming season. Lorenzo Musetti, number 8 in the world, was also absent. Italy proved they didn’t need them, winning all their matches this week 2-0 at the SuperTennis Arena in Bologna, after eliminating Austria in the quarterfinals and Belgium in the semifinals. Spain, for its part, was also deprived 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, followed by Cobolli’s victory over Jaume Munar with a score of 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5, securing the decisive point for Italy. Italy celebrated its first Davis Cup triumph in 1976, followed by 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 demonstrated its strength and depth in the team, surpassing its opponents with determination and skill.
Alofoke Deportes
