WATCH: Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini share an emotional hug after landing Italy their second successive Davis Cup title
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini were the main outlets for Italy throughout their 2024 Davis Cup campaign.
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Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini shared an emotional hug (via X and MSN)
World No.1 Jannik Sinner ended his amazing season in a calm and confident way on Sunday in Malaga. The World No. 1 beat Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2), 6-2 to secure Italy’s second consecutive Davis Cup title.
After the match, Italian captain Filippo Volandri lifted Sinner in celebration. Sinner then shared an emotional hug with Matteo Berrettini. This year was special for Berrettini, as he played a key role in the team’s success. Last year, he could only watch from the sidelines as Italy won. This time, he was on the court, helping Italy claim their third Davis Cup trophy.
Earlier in the final, Berrettini defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2 to give Italy a 1-0 lead. After a tight start, the 2021 Wimbledon finalist dominated, winning nine of the last 11 games. He continued his unbeaten record against Van de Zandschulp, making it 5-0.
A long, meaningful hug between Jannik Sinner & Matteo Berrettini after Italy wins Davis Cup for the 2nd year in a row.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 24, 2024
All the emotions from Matteo.
He’s fought so hard these last few years just to set foot on a tennis court again.
Heartwarming. ???
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Italy’s win marked their third Davis Cup title and their second in a row. They are the first team to defend the title since Czechia in 2013. This victory came just days after Italy’s women’s team, led by Jasmine Paolini, won the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga. It has been a fantastic year for Italian tennis.
Jannik Sinner joins Roger Federer in an elite list after Davis Cup win
Jannik Sinner achieved something remarkable on Sunday (November 24). He became only the second male player in the Open Era, after Roger Federer in 2005, to avoid losing a match in straight sets all season. Serena Williams also managed this feat in 2013.
In every match he played in 2024, Sinner won at least one set. He played 79 matches this season, including two at the Davis Cup, and finished with a 73-6 record. On Sunday, he helped Italy win their second consecutive Davis Cup title by defeating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 6-2 in the final. It was a fitting end to his best season yet.
The 23-year-old ended the year as World No. 1. He won eight ATP titles, including his first two Grand Slams at the Australian Open and US Open. He also claimed the ATP Finals trophy just a week earlier.
Sinner won more matches and titles than any other male player in 2024. His incredible season has firmly established him as one of the brightest stars in tennis.
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