Tennis: Jannik Sinner Leads Italy To Davis Cup Glory

Italian star Jannik Sinner spearheaded Italy’s charge towards a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Netherlands in the final, at the southern Spanish city of Malaga on Sunday.

After Matteo Berrettini outlasted Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-4 6-2 in the first singles rubber, world number one Sinner sealed the title with a 7-6(2) 6-2 win against Tallon Griekspoor.

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It was Italy’s third title in the elite men’s team competition following their triumphs in 1976 and last year.

One nation, two trophies 🇮🇹🏆🏆@federtennis pulled off a masterclass in Malaga, taking home both the #BJKCup and the #DavisCup 🤩@BJKCup pic.twitter.com/4cquR2MXtH

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 25, 2024