The players' human quality, key to Italy's success

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We now have a brand-new champion of the 2024 Davis Cup, Italy. The team led by Filippo Volandri managed to handle the pressure of being the top favorite and defeated Argentina, Australia, and the Netherlands to claim their third title in history, following their victories in 1976 and 2023. Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner emerged as heroes by winning all their matches, including the crucial doubles match against the Argentines.

Italy is experiencing a great moment in tennis. With nine players in the top 100 and one of the best doubles pairs worldwide, they are clearly dominating the ATP and WTA circuits, having also secured the Billie Jean King Cup in the women's category. A reign they aim to prolong with more team titles, as expressed by the members of the winning team of the 2024 Davis Cup at the press conference in Málaga.

- Watching Jannik Sinner play

Matteo Berrettini shared his feelings about watching Sinner on the same team: "I think I can speak for everyone. Watching Sinner play from the sidelines is something special. Last year we were already saying that this guy was something different. Everyone said they had never seen anyone hit the ball with such power, and many times it seemed like he couldn't miss. Since then, he has only lost six matches and has proven to be the best in the world."

"Before the doubles match, Sinner wanted to make sure all the teammates agreed with the captain's decision. That says a lot about him. His tennis is spectacular, but the way he handles everything off the court and his relationships with the team are why we won the Davis Cup again."

- WADA appeal in Sinner's case

Sinner has faced challenges off the court this season after testing positive in two anti-doping controls: "Naturally, it's on my mind a bit. I always say I've won two of the processes, so I hope to win this one too. For me, the most important part is that the people around me know the kind of person I am. That's why I keep playing at this level. I've had ups and downs and very difficult moments, but sometimes life throws difficulties your way, and you just have to stand strong."

- Success of Italian tennis

Captain Volandri praised the players' character: "There are many things that Italian tennis has done well, but there isn't enough time to discuss it. Everything is working well; we have good players in both the men's and women's circuits. The federation is working incredibly, and we have achieved success. There are many factors, but they are not only good players, they are also good people. We are very proud of these guys."

"A player transitions from being just one of the many to becoming a great player thanks to their family. We also have a great technical team working with them from a young age, along with their coaches and family. We've been doing this since they were kids."

- Doubles specialists' feelings about not playing

Bolelli: "I'm not disappointed, but with this team, it's expected that they would play. Jannik is in an incredible condition, and Berrettini's been playing extremely well this week, so it's understandable. We accept it; our goal was to win the title again and row in the same direction, so we are happy."

Vavassori: "I'm happy to share this moment with the team. I've had a great year with Bolelli, and the captain didn't have an easy decision. One of our strengths is that we have many different good profiles."

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