Sinner Leads Staff Italy to 2024 Davis Cup Ultimate Title
The Italian Caps Off a Super Yr at Davis Cup
Malaga, Spain—World No. 1 Jannik Sinner sealed Italy’s third profession Davis Cup Ultimate victory on Sunday in Malaga, Spain, defeating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2), 6-2. Italy defended their title for 2023.
In a match that lasted one hour and 31 minutes, Sinner used his trademark energy and consistency to hit 15 aces, win 80 % of his first serve factors and break his Dutch opponent on three events.
Finishing his 73rd singles victory of the season in type, Sinner ends the 12 months with eight singles titles and the Davis Cup crown.
Griekspoor had defeated Jan-Lennard Struff from Germany within the semifinals to safe the finals place for his staff.
Earlier within the day, Matteo Berrettini gave his Italian squad the 1-0 lead by ousting Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2.
Berrettini, additionally recognized for his energy on court docket, wanted to watch out in opposition to his difficult opponent through the one hour and 16 minute encounter.
Berrettini ends the 12 months with three singles titles on clay and received last on grass in Stuttgart, Germany. He slammed 16 aces, 12 winners and received 86 % of his first serve factors.
Van de Zandschulp had defeated Rafael Nadal and Daniel Altmaier earlier within the week to help the Netherlands into the ultimate.
The Netherlands had been making their first look within the Davis Cup last since showing within the competitors for the primary time in 1920.
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