Italy managed to secure passage as group leaders to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Davis Cup with a victory over the Netherlands on the final day of the group stage. The defending champions didn't mince words and only needed to win both singles matches to claim the top spot. Thus, Matteo Berrettini opened the day by coming back to defeat Botic Van de Zandschulp (3-6 6-4 6-4) and Flavio Cobolli surpassed a resilient Tallon Griekspoor (7-6 4-6 6-3). The Italians were lifted throughout the tie by the Bologna crowd and are intimidating as they head to the final phase, boasting one of the most complete squads in the competition and aiming for their third title.
The Italian team will face either Australia or Argentina in the quarterfinals, opponents to be drawn between Tuesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 21, in Malaga. They wouldn't meet Spain until a potential final.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Italia se clasifica como primera de grupo y evita a España en el cuadro de Málaga

