The Italian duo of Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego outshine Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4, securing their spot in the Davis Cup final.
Similar to the previous tie, the Italians took to the court with Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego facing the Serbs Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic. In the day's first match, the Serbian No. 2 had overcome Lorenzo Musetti, leaving everything on 'Nole,' who couldn't overcome an impressive Sinner, leveling the series at 1-1.
All players held their serves at the start of the match, but the first break came in the sixth game, where Italy took a 4-2 lead, and then, with a confirmed service, secured the advantage, ultimately winning the set 6-3. Only one break point was played in the set, which proved sufficient for Sinner and Sonego to take the lead.
The Italian duo showcased their strength from the service, winning 77% with the first serve and 70% with the second, while the Serbs only managed 57% with the first serve and 67% with the second.
In the second set, the Italians didn't let up and secured another break in the third game, seemingly an advantage that sealed the match for the Serbs. However, Djokovic and Kecmanovic quickly recovered the break to level at 2-2. In the sixth game, the Serbs had four break opportunities, but they couldn't capitalize.
The Italian reaction came in the seventh game, with the decisive break in their favor, which they only had to defend from their own service games. Sinner and Sonego achieved the feat by defeating the Serbs 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the Davis Cup final and will face the Australian team.
The Oceania team is led by the world No. 12 Alex de Minaur and world No. 40 Alexei Popyrin. Additionally, the doubles players for the team are Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell. The Australians defeated Canada in the quarterfinals and had no issues against the tournament's surprise, Finland.
Jannik Sinner/Lorenzo Sonego d. Novak Djokovic/Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-4 Jannik beats Novak twice in one day. Team Italy reaches the Davis Cup Final for the first time since 1998. 25 years. A hardworking, talented team that leads with passion. Forza. 🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹
