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Italy Secures Davis Cup Final Berth for Third Consecutive Year

Bologna, Italy – Italy’s Davis Cup team has secured its place in the tournament final for the third year in a row, following a decisive 2-0 victory against Belgium here on Friday. The reigning champions demonstrated their strength and determination, continuing their impressive run in the prestigious international competition.

Flavio Cobolli spearheaded the Italian effort, clinching a hard-fought victory against Zizou Bergs in a marathon match that lasted over three hours. Cobolli’s resilience was evident as he battled to a 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 win, securing the tie for Italy. Earlier, Matteo Berrettini provided a solid start for the Azzurri, with a swift 6-3, 6-4 victory over Raphael Collignon.

This victory marks Italy’s thirteenth consecutive win in the Davis Cup, maintaining an unblemished record since September 2023. This impressive streak establishes them as the first team to reach the final three times in succession since Australia’s dominant performance between 1999 and 2001.

The Italian team now awaits the outcome of the Spain versus Germany match to determine their opponent in the final. The Azzurri will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and secure their second consecutive Davis Cup title.

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