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Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title


Published on 2024-11-25 13:06:28 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • Jannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga,

Jannik Sinner led Italy to a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals group stage, securing Italy's second consecutive win. Sinner, ranked No. 4 in the world, first teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego to win a crucial doubles match against Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof, 6-3, 6-4. Following this, Sinner clinched the tie by defeating Griekspoor in singles, 7-6 (3), 6-1, showcasing his prowess on the court. This victory was particularly significant as it came after Italy had lost the opening singles match when Matteo Arnaldi was defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp. The win not only highlighted Sinner's importance to the Italian team but also kept Italy's hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage of the Davis Cup.

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