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Italy got off on the right foot in the Davis Cup. The Italian team, captained by Filippo Volandri, overcame Brazil 2-1 in their first match in a group that also includes Belgium and the Netherlands. Matteo Berrettini defeated the young Fonseca in straight sets, cruising through the first set (6-1) and working harder in the second set, which he won in a tie-break, rallying from 0-4 to 7-5 against the young Brazilian talent.
Success also came for Arnaldi against Thiago Monteiro. The Sanremo-born player battled fiercely against the experienced Brazilian. After winning the first set (7-5), he was caught up from 5-2 to 7-6 in the second set, but in the third set, he prevailed in a tie-break after nearly four hours of play, securing Italy's first point in the standings.
The Brazilian victory in the doubles was ultimately inconsequential, though not without regret for Italy: the Bolelli-Vavassori duo won the first set (7-6), but squandered three match points in the second set and surrendered in the third set against the Brazilian pair Matos R./Melo M.
In other matches scheduled on Wednesday, Spain secured a clean 3-0 win over the Czech Republic, despite an underperforming Alcaraz. The United States also won, defeating Chile 2-1. Today, Brazil will face the Netherlands in a match that is crucial for Italy, who will next play against Belgium on Friday.
