Italy Claims Third Consecutive Davis Cup Title as Spain Falls Short in Bologna Thriller.
The Azzurri secured their third successive title, triumphing over their Spanish rivals in a thrilling Davis Cup final. Despite the absence of superstars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Italy's squad rose to the challenge, securing victories for Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli.
Berrettini began the contest on an unstoppable note, dispatching Pablo Carreno Busta in a 6-3, 6-4 encounter that lasted just over an hour. The Italian ace's serve proved particularly effective, as he racked up 13 aces to overwhelm his opponent. Meanwhile, Cobolli edged out Jaume Munar in a closely contested two-setter, winning 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-5.
Munar, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Italian's potent serve, breaking only once in the opening set and struggling to regain parity. However, he showed signs of life in the second set, forcing Berrettini into a tie-break before ultimately falling short. Cobolli rebounded from Munar's early break with a stunning 11th-minute winner, securing the decisive break and setting Italy on course for victory.
The Italian duo sealed the win with Cobolli serving out the match to love, securing the Azzurri's third consecutive title. The victory marks a significant milestone in Italy's Davis Cup campaign, cementing their reputation as one of the top teams in the sport.
The Azzurri secured their third successive title, triumphing over their Spanish rivals in a thrilling Davis Cup final. Despite the absence of superstars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Italy's squad rose to the challenge, securing victories for Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli.
Berrettini began the contest on an unstoppable note, dispatching Pablo Carreno Busta in a 6-3, 6-4 encounter that lasted just over an hour. The Italian ace's serve proved particularly effective, as he racked up 13 aces to overwhelm his opponent. Meanwhile, Cobolli edged out Jaume Munar in a closely contested two-setter, winning 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-5.
Munar, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Italian's potent serve, breaking only once in the opening set and struggling to regain parity. However, he showed signs of life in the second set, forcing Berrettini into a tie-break before ultimately falling short. Cobolli rebounded from Munar's early break with a stunning 11th-minute winner, securing the decisive break and setting Italy on course for victory.
The Italian duo sealed the win with Cobolli serving out the match to love, securing the Azzurri's third consecutive title. The victory marks a significant milestone in Italy's Davis Cup campaign, cementing their reputation as one of the top teams in the sport.