Italy secured the ultimate recognition at the end of the 2024 Davis Cup finals, held in Malaga. Thanks to an extraordinary performance by Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner, Italian tennis celebrates a golden year. The trophy raised high marks a historic period for this sport in the country.
Third Davis Cup victory in the history of the Italian men’s National Team
The Davis Cup, the most prestigious men’s team tennis tournament, is painted blue once again. After victories in 1976 and 2023, Italy now boasts three titles. In the same year, the women’s team also claimed victory in the Billie Jean King Cup, the female counterpart to the Davis Cup, thanks to the remarkable performances of Jasmine Paolini, Sara Errani, Lucia Bronzetti, Martina Trevisan, and Elisabetta Cocciaretto. This is the first time in history that a single nation has won both competitions in the same year.
The triumph of the men’s team, predicted last year by Jannik Sinner, lived up to expectations. The squad, composed of Sinner, Berrettini, Lorenzo Musetti, Andrea Vavassori, and Simone Bolelli, shone brightly and captured the hearts of fans.
The spotlight of the public and media focused especially on Jannik Sinner (and consequently on the men’s team), currently ranked number one in the world, and on Matteo Berrettini, who regained his best form after a long and challenging period. Their talent and determination sealed Italy’s victory in the final against the Netherlands.
Matteo Berrettini defeated Botic Van de Zandschulp with a convincing 6-4, 6-2, while Jannik Sinner, with his fluid and spectacular playing style, overcame Tallon Griekspoor with a score of 7-6, 6-2. The year 2024 will be remembered as one of redemption and consecration for Italian tennis.
In addition to successes in the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, individual results speak volumes:
- Jannik Sinner remains stable at the top of the ATP rankings, symbolizing extraordinary consistency.
- Matteo Berrettini, back in the Top 40, is determined to climb even higher.
- Lorenzo Musetti, born in 2002, added a prestigious Olympic bronze medal to his achievements in Paris 2024.
- Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, Olympic gold medalists in women’s doubles in Paris 2024.
Italy confirms itself as an absolute protagonist in the global tennis panorama, with a team spirit and individual talent that inspire entire generations of fans.
Congratulations to our teams: the future of Italian tennis has never looked brighter.
