Jannik Sinner He took it all in late in the season. The world number one took everything that stood in his way, except for the title in Beijing, which was denied him Carlos Alcaraz. It was not known then that what the Murcian did was an act, as his Italian rival’s statistics have shown since the summer.
Dominating 29 of 30 matches, with the exception of Alcaraz, he ended his campaign on a 14-match unbeaten streak, scoring 26 consecutive sets. The world number one in capital letters, who at the age of 23 already has two Davis Cups, as he led his team to the Davis Cup for the second consecutive edition in Martín Carpena Sports Palace in Malaga. In this double from the new generation, there are three Italian ‘salad bowls’ on the record.
sinful He doesn’t waste a fuss or a word. Silent, with few gestures, hiding his feelings, yet he spreads, without touch, devastating tennis. Competitive, ambitious though it may not seem at first glance, he stole victory from the Netherlands, in his first final in the centenary Davis Cup. He closed 2024 with 73 wins in 79 singles, of his six losses (half against Alcaraz) none in straight sets. Eight singles titles, including the Australian Open, US Open and ATP Finals.
He denied any glory Tallon Griekspoor28 years old and world number 40, who played the set of his life, who for 50 minutes appealed to the magic of the Davis Cup. With surprises that are no longer impossible in this country’s tournament. He spoke to the Sinner, but he had no mercy.
He withstood the challenge of the Dutchman, whom he caught in the tiebreak. There was a new rebellion in the second set, but the Italian held it back with enviable courage. A wall. Some difficulties, but direct: 7-6 (2) and 6-2 at 1h.31′. This was even too much punishment for Griekspoor’s merits, even if he was already afraid of it.
Unfortunately, 9 points out of 9 contested between the Final 8 of 2023 and 2024 rounded off the excellent performance of Matteo Berrettini, 28 years old and number 35. He beat Botic Van by Zandschulp by 6-4 and 6-2 in 1h.16′. He watched the 2023 final from the bench, supporting his teammates as one of the team, although an injury prevented him from being officially called up. As fate would have it, he returned to fish again this time after being left off the first list.
And he responds like a top player when injuries aren’t plaguing him. A singles place was won in the doubles against Argentina, who were destined Lorenzo Musetti. He became as much of a hero as Sinner, winning his last eight singles. A guarantee that left the Davis Cup on track. Jannik sentenced him, of course.
A ‘good team’ that stopped the revelation, the Netherlands, which showed its teeth until the last day. Griekspoor challenged Sinner which few have been able to do in recent weeks. He took it to the limit, but this Sinner was too much of a Sinner.
Italy is the fifth country to win in the same season Davis Cup and Billie Jean Kingthe eighth to retain the men’s crown in the modern era of the centenary tournament. The former, Czech Republic, in both cases. She won in 2012 and 2013, initially there was also a victory for women.
Jannik Sinner in the front, there is a good one Matteo Berrettini, Lorenzo Musetti and a double left without jumping the track, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. Captain of Filippo Volandri.
Source: La Verdad
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