Matteo Berrettini Leads Italy to Davis Cup Final Contention

Bologna, Italy – Matteo Berrettini propelled Italy closer to a third straight Davis Cup final with a straight-set victory over Belgium‘s Raphael Collignon. In front of a vibrant crowd of 10,000 fans in Bologna, Berrettini won 6-3, 6-4, advancing Italy to a potential historic achievement.

If Flavio Cobolli wins his upcoming match against Zizou Bergs, Italy will reach their third consecutive Davis Cup final. This streak would mark the first time a nation has achieved such a feat since Australia in 2001. Despite missing their top two players, world number two Jannik Sinner and eighth-ranked Lorenzo Musetti, Italy remains determined to secure their third consecutive title.

During this year’s tournament, only one player from the ATP‘s top ten—Alexander Zverev—has competed, drawing attention to the absence of several elite players. Sinner opted to focus on recovery after winning the ATP Finals just before, while Musetti’s unavailability adds further pressure on the team.

Berrettini, a former Wimbledon finalist, set the tone right from the start. He gained an early lead, breaking Collignon’s serve to go up 3-0 in the first set. After a brief struggle in the second set, where Collignon leveled the score to 2-2, Berrettini regained his composure and broke once more, ultimately sealing the match.

“Pressure is a privilege,” Berrettini said after his victory. “Playing in front of my home country, with my family here, is special for me. I take the bad feelings away and just enjoy the moment.”

Cobolli also showed a strong performance, defeating Austria‘s Filip Misolic 6-1, 6-3 to help secure Italy’s spot against Belgium on Friday. He lauded the home crowd’s support, saying, “When I play for them, it is something which I cannot describe.”

If Italy emerges victorious this week, they will secure their third consecutive Davis Cup title, a remarkable achievement that hasn’t been accomplished in over five decades.