Italy to the Davis Cup Final: Seeks the Triple with Cobolli and Berrettini

Italy returns to the Davis Cup final after epic battle

Italy, the defending two-time champion, has secured its place in the Davis Cup final. Flavio Cobolli starred in a memorable match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium, culminating in a 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (15) victory in a semi-final full of drama. Cobolli, after squandering six match points, finally sealed the victory for Italy. The celebration was effusive, including the removal of his shirt and the subsequent consolation of an emotional Bergs. The tiebreaker of the final set, with a score of 17-15, became the sixth longest in the history of the Davis Cup.

We fought for our country, for this victory, and in the end, I realized my dream. I played for my whole team, my family, and it’s one of the best days of my life.

Flavio Cobolli

Cobolli’s victory secured Italy’s place in the final without the need for the doubles match. Previously, Matteo Berrettini contributed to the Italian success by defeating Raphael Collignon with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

Italy reaches the final with a streak of 13 consecutive victories and will face the winner of the semi-final between Germany and Spain. The match between Cobolli and Bergs was a high-intensity duel, with both players showing a great level. The tiebreak of the second set was key, with Bergs managing to tie the match. Cobolli finally prevailed with a winning serve, unleashing euphoria in the Italian team.

In my five years as captain, I had never seen anything like it. But this is what the Davis Cup does. It was incredible. In the end, I told Cobolli, it’s 5% tactics and 95% heart.

Filippo Volandri

Berrettini, for his part, had a more controlled match, securing the first set and defining the second with impeccable service. The Davis Cup Finals 8 is the sixth edition of the renewed event, where the champion is decided at a neutral venue.