Davis Cup Finals 2024, Malaga, Spain

[MargaretMcAleer]

In the first singles match Italy v Australia, ( also breaking news, Andy Murray will be Novak Djokovic new coach during the off season and until the end of the AO, I put the news also on the ATP News, this news broke while I am watching the DC SFs, no it is not a joke, I also checked with other reliable journalists)
Berrettini d Kokkinakis 67(6) 63 75 which went 2hrs and 43 mins, a good match from both players, really enjoyed it
Currently on court,
Sinner v Alex de Minaur, Sinner winning the 1st set 63
Sinner d Alex de Minaur 63 64, despite his ninth straight victory against Alex, Alex played well, I still think he is having problems with his hip, his movement which is one of his strong points, wasnt always there when he needed it, especially laterally.
Italy the defending champions will play the Netherlands in the final on Sunday.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A great display of 'power tennis' from Matteo Berrettini, his serve has been outstanding in this tie, 16 aces today
Berrettini d Van de Zandschulp 64 62
Italy are just one match away from winning the DC for the 2nd consecutive year
Next match,
Sinner v Griekspoor

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Italy goes back to back with DC Cup titles!
Sinner d Griekspoor 76(2) 62
Sinner joins Roger Federer (2005), Serena Williams (2013), this century, to play a full season of matches without losing in straight sets!
Italy Forza! ( Italian women won the BJK Cup a few days ago)
Carlos Bernandes officially retired today after umpiring for 40 years!
Wesley Koolhof, doubles player for NED, who didnt get to play doubles for NED is also retiring today.

 

[Moxie]

Auguri, agli Azzurri! I was only able to watch some of Matteo's match today, but I hope he takes this confidence into 2025.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Auguri, agli Azzurri! I was only able to watch some of Matteo's match today, but I hope he takes this confidence into 2025.

Matteo could not help smiling after the team won, considering he wasnt a part of the 2023 team that won, he was there in support.Today in his match against Botic was the best I have seen him play at the DC play offs,, hopefully he can remain healthy and take this type of form into 2025!

 

[kskate2]

Yay! Babycakes was on fire this weekend. I only saw the match yesterday, missed the SF.