The Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga will host the highly anticipated Davis Cup quarter-final showdown between Italy and Argentina. The reigning champions, Italy, come into the match on an eight-match winning streak in the competition, with their only loss in the last two years coming during the 2023 Group Stage against Canada. On the other side, Argentina is striving to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2016, the year of their lone Davis Cup triumph.
For Italy, all eyes are on Jannik Sinner, fresh off his ATP Finals victory in Turin, arriving in Malaga with sky-high confidence. Musetti, a bronze medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is expected to play a pivotal role, with Berrettini ready to step in as needed.
Argentina, meanwhile, is counting on Francisco Cerundolo as their team’s cornerstone, alongside Sebastian Baez and Tomas Etcheverry. Captain Guillermo Coria hopes his players can replicate the impressive performances they showcased during the group stage.
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The two nations have faced each other five times in history, with Italy leading the head-to-head 3-2. Italy’s last two wins include a key victory in the 2022 Finals Group Stage. However, Argentina boasts two away wins on Italian soil.
Italian captain Filippo Volandri emphasized his team’s focus and confidence, despite the different playing conditions: “The Davis Cup is a sport of its own, where rankings mean little. We’re ready to give our best".
Francisco Cerundolo echoed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re thrilled to be here. It’s the perfect way to end the year. We’re looking to play our best tennis and advance as far as we can".
