World number one Jannik Sinner has propelled Italy into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a stellar 2-1 victory over Argentina on Friday, showcasing his remarkable form in both singles and doubles. The win sets up a highly anticipated rematch against Australia, who they faced in last year's final.
Italy’s tennis scene is buzzing with excitement, following their women’s team’s triumph in the Billie Jean King Cup earlier this week. Now, the men’s side is poised to secure a historic double, with Sinner leading the charge.
Despite a challenging start for Italy when Francisco Cerundolo claimed the opening point with a commanding 6-4, 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti, Sinner stepped up to the plate. He dispatched Argentina’s Sebastian Baez with ease, clinching a 6-2, 6-1 win to level the tie.
With the pressure on, Sinner was far from finished. He teamed up with Matteo Berrettini for the doubles rubber, and together, the pair demonstrated their class, defeating Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-5 to seal the tie and send the Italians into a jubilant celebration.
As the defending champions, Italy will now face Australia on Friday, a rematch of the 2023 final. While Italy is the favourite to progress, Australia, led by Lleyton Hewitt, will no doubt be hungry for redemption after coming up short in the last two finals.
