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The predictions held true: Italy, despite some tense moments, secured its second consecutive "salad bowl." After Lorenzo Musetti’s stumble against Cerundolo, the Italian team - led by Filippo Volandri and featuring Jannik Sinner, Matteo Berrettini, Lorenzo Musetti, Simone Bolelli, and Andrea Vavassori - showed composure and determination. They staged a comeback against Argentina, eliminated Australia in the semifinals, and triumphed in the final against a formidable Netherlands. The Dutch team had an impressive run, knocking out host Spain, led by Alcaraz and Nadal, in the quarterfinals.
In the tournament’s final act, Matteo Berrettini set the tone. Unlike his semifinal match against Kokkinakis, the Roman player didn’t drop a set. In just 78 minutes, he defeated Botic Van de Zandschulp with a decisive 6-4, 6-2, handing Jannik Sinner the match point to seal the victory.
Sinner’s clash with Griekspoor proved trickier than expected. The Italian struggled in the first set, battling point for point until the tiebreak. There, his mental strength came through, dominating 7-2 to claim the opening set. In the second set, Griekspoor showed signs of wear, and Sinner capitalized, closing it out with a commanding 6-2.
Italy thus secures its third Davis Cup title, repeating last year’s success against Australia.
