Jannik Sinner Leads Italy to Back-to-Back Davis Cup Triumphs

Jannik Sinner capped a stellar 2024 season by leading Italy to retain their Davis Cup title with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in Malaga. The world number one overcame Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, following Matteo Berrettini’s convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening match. This win follows Italy’s women’s team securing the Billie Jean King Cup earlier in the week, solidifying the nation’s status as a rising tennis powerhouse.

Sinner expressed pride in the achievement, saying, “It feels like we are in Italy. Carrying the weight of Italy on your shoulders is a special kind of pressure.” The Davis Cup victory concludes a phenomenal year for Sinner, who claimed his first Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and US Open and won the ATP Finals. With a remarkable 70-6 win-loss record in 2024, the 23-year-old has established himself as a dominant force in tennis, despite being shadowed by an ongoing doping case.

Jannik Sinner addressed the controversy, saying, “The trust from those who know me kept me playing at this level. Life throws challenges and you just have to face them.” Italy became the sixth team in history to win consecutive Davis Cup titles since the modern format began in 1972 and the first since the Czech Republic in 2013. Matteo Berrettini, sidelined during Italy’s 2023 Davis Cup win due to injury, made a triumphant return in 2024.

After missing six months with an ankle injury, he claimed three titles and played a key role in Italy’s campaign including doubles victories and a crucial singles win over Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis in the semi-finals. Reflecting on his journey, Berrettini shared, “Being healthy and enjoying this atmosphere is everything. I missed these moments, and I’m really happy to be back.”