Italy are one step away from the Davis Cup grand final after Matteo Berrettini’s emphatic victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis (6-7, 6-3, 7-5) in the first match of the day.
The former Wimbledon finalist started well and was able to close out the first set at 6-5 and serve. He was unsuccessful and in the tiebreak he was outclassed by an inspired Kokkinakis who played key points with more courage.
The blow did not affect transalpine, who did not take long to react to easily take the second set.. In the third game, equality was the general trend, a balance that was broken only in the eleventh game with a timely break by Berrettini that left the match for a decision.
Unlike the first set, This time the Italian’s pulse did not waver and he closed out a match leaving a tie on course for Italy.
Now it’s Jannik Sinner, who starts as the clear favorite in his duel against Alex de Minaur. Should a surprise occur and the Australians level the series, the doubles will be played, with Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson against Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.
The European team, seeking a second consecutive title, is on the brink of a third straight final. in a story that collects three bowls of salad. In a rerun of last year’s final, Australia could be left winless again. Lleyton Hewitt’s team, runners-up in the last two editions, were unable to seal the victory of their 29th trophy.
Australia surprisingly eliminated the United States in the quarterfinals, but have not won the trophy since 2003with its then captain in the ranks of the team.
Source: La Verdad
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