Last Updated: November 27, 2023, 02:00 IST
MALAGA, Spain: Jannik Sinner capped his good week by main Italy to its first Davis Cup title in almost 5 many years.
Sinner took his report to five-0 this week by beating Alex de Miñaur 6-3, 6-0 within the second singles match of Sunday’s last, giving Italy a 2-0 win over Australia for its first Davis Cup title since 1976.
Matteo Arnaldi had given Italy the primary level with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 win over Alexei Popyrin.
The No. 4 Sinner beat high-ranked Novak Djokovic within the singles and doubles matches in Saturday’s semifinal showdown in opposition to Serbia.
The 22-yr-previous Italian wanted 1 hour, 21 minutes to seal Italy’s victory in opposition to Australia.
Arnaldi earlier saved eight break factors earlier than getting a break of his personal to shut out the primary match within the decisive third set.
“I think I won one of the most important matches of my life,” the forty fourth-ranked Arnaldi stated.
The Italians had misplaced the final three finals it performed in opposition to Australia, which was final yr’s runner-as much as Canada.
Australia eradicated Finland within the final 4.
Italy gained its second Davis Cup title. Australia is a 28-time champion.
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