Davis Cup 2024: Jannik Sinner leads Italy against Argentina into the semi-finals in Málaga with wins in singles and doubles

“I haven’t had that much time to get used to the conditions, but I’m happy about today. The most important thing was that I kept Italy alive,” explained Jannik Sinner after the successful individual with which he won Prevented his team from being knocked out.

Shortly afterwards it was announced that the 23-year-old would also be serving in doubles with Matteo Berrettini.

The duo was preferred over the Australian and French Open finalists Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.

A smart move by team captain Filippo Volandri, as it turned out, although the decision may have been harsh for Bolelli and Vavassori.

Sinner and Berrettini took advantage of their chance and brought the Argentine doubles specialists Máximo González and Andrés Molteni to their knees in two sets after 84 minutes.

“We are good friends in the team and want to make our country proud,” said Sinner: “My singles wasn’t that long, so I was still able to play the doubles. Matteo Berrettini carried me through the match, he played incredibly.”