3 hours 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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These fascinating photographs look back at Manchester during November from past decades

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15 hours ago How to watch Davis Cup final 2024: TV channel and live stream for Italy vs Netherlands

Men’s world No1 Jannik Sinner will look to lead the Italians to victory once again in Malaga

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26 hours ago Italy seal Davis Cup final date with Netherlands as Jannik Sinner helps brush Australia aside

Defending champions ease into Malaga showpiece thanks to reigning world No1 and Matteo Berrettini

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28 hours ago Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini seal Italy’s return to Davis Cup final

Defending champions Italy will face the Netherlands for the title, after a 2-0 win over Australia

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28 hours ago Jannik Sinner overpowers Alex de Minaur to put Italy into Davis Cup final

Italy beat Australia 2-0 in repeat of last year’s finalThey will face Netherlands, who beat Germany 2-0Italy moved into the Davis Cup final after a 2-0 win over Australia on Saturday as Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets to follow up Matteo Berrettini’s victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis for the defending champions.A repeat of last year’s final ended with the same result and with Sinner, the world No 1, again seeing off De Minaur. That sent Italy into Sunday’s final where they will meet the Netherlands, who have reached the decider for the first time after a 2-0 win over Germany. Continue reading...

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45 hours ago Davis Cup 2024: Netherlands beat Germany in Malaga to reach first final

After ending Rafael Nadal’s career, the Dutch march on thanks to Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor

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