80 minutes ago Jannik Sinner tops off dream year by leading Italy to defence of Davis Cup

World No 1 seals 2-0 triumph over NetherlandsMatteo Berrettini beat Van de Zandschulp in first matchThe rise of Italian men’s tennis has been forecast by many for years as a special generation of young, talented players gradually climbed up towards the top of the game. It is fair to say that they have arrived. One year on from their second ever triumph in the competition, Italy won the Davis Cup for a second straight year by defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in Malaga.In a rematch of Italy’s group-stage victory in September, Matteo Berrettini opened the tie with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic van de Zandschulp, providing the perfect platform for the world No 1 Jannik Sinner. After edging out a tough opening set over an impressive Tallon Griekspoor, Sinner opened up his shoulders and mar...

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85 minutes ago Jannik Sinner caps brilliant season as Italy beat Netherlands to defend Davis Cup crown

Sinner sealed victory in the final after Matteo Berrettini had won the opening singles tie

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Liverpool beat Southampton 3-2 in dramatic fashion thanks to a brace from Mohamed Salah and a strike from Dominik Szoboszlai, with the Reds producing a comeback win

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2 hours ago Arne Slot fires warning to Liverpool stars after extending lead over Man City

Liverpool fought back from 2-1 down to beat Southampton 3-2 at St Mary's to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League with Mohamed Salah bagging a late brace

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4 hours ago Jamie Carragher makes new FSG demand after Mohamed Salah sends Liverpool eight points clear

Mohamed Salah scored twice as the Reds came from 2-1 down to beat Southampton 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table

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4 hours ago Mohamed Salah’s brace helps Liverpool come from behind to beat Southampton

Saints briefly led after goals from Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half strike.

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