Italy takes a crucial step towards winning a 2024 Davis Cup for which they were already strong favorites before the competition began. Matteo Berrettini managed to defeat Botic Van de Zandschulp with a score of 6-4 6-3, demonstrating that if he plays at his best, he deserves to be among the world's top tennis players.
There are players who can thrive on the big stage and offer the best version of themselves. This is the case with Matteo Berrettini, a key player in Italy's triumphant journey in this 2024 Davis Cup. Having a player like the Roman, ranked number 2, in a team where Sinner seems unbeatable, is a guarantee of success. He convinced the captain with his performance in the doubles of the first round and has added two victories since then, boosting his confidence and placing Italy in a privileged position.
Van de Zandschulp arrived at the event with great confidence, having secured two highly commendable victories this week, showing that his composure could be his best weapon in such an emotional competition. However, from the early stages of the first set, it was evident that he would have a hard time keeping up with Berrettini's intensity and variety of play. He held on for eight games, but surrendered the break as soon as the Italian shifted into a higher gear.
- Berrettini was unstoppable on serve and displayed great intelligence with his deadly forehand
The match script became even more favorable for the Roman in the second set where he shone brightly. His serve was untouchable, he handled the ball well in tense moments without losing focus, and punished the Dutchman with his controlled aggressiveness. There were no quarrels in the game of Matteo Berrettini, who is laying the foundation for regaining top positions in the rankings next year and positioning Italy just a step away from being crowned champions in the 2024 Davis Cup.
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