Italy has cemented its status as a tennis powerhouse, securing a historic third consecutive Davis Cup victory after a compelling final against Spain in Bologna.
Berrettini and Cobolli Seal the Deal
Despite the notable absence of both teams' star players, the Italian squad demonstrated remarkable depth. Matteo Berrettini set the tone for the day, delivering a commanding performance against Spain's Pablo Carreño Busta. The 2021 Wimbledon finalist powered through his match with 13 aces, winning 6-3, 6-4 in just one hour and 18 minutes.
With Italy needing just one more win to claim the title, all eyes turned to Flavio Cobolli. His contest with Jaume Munar became an instant classic. After dropping the first set 1-6, Cobolli mounted a spectacular comeback. He clinched a tense second-set tie-break and found a crucial break in the eleventh game of the deciding set, eventually sealing a memorable 1-6, 7-6(5), 7-5 victory.
Final Played Without Top Stars
The championship match unfolded without its biggest draws. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz was sidelined for Spain due to injury, while Italy's world No. 2 Jannik Sinner opted to skip the final to prepare for the upcoming season. Their absences placed the spotlight squarely on the teams' supporting casts, who delivered a dramatic and high-quality final.
This third successive triumph underscores Italy's dominance in team tennis, proving their squad possesses formidable strength beyond their leading man.
