Filippo Volandri was in a position – collectively along with his Italian workforce guys – to win two consecutive Davis Cup Finals. The previous Italian tennis participant needed to make a sophisticated selection in the course of the quarterfinal towards Argentina, in what turned out to be probably the most troublesome problem of the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
Within the decisive doubles, regardless of the presence of Andrea Vavassori and Simone Bolelli, Volandri selected to depend on world primary Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini. The 2 repaid his belief in the very best means by taking Italy to the semifinals and subsequently profitable all of the singles matches towards Australia and Holland.
The Italian captain not too long ago centered on Sinner, additionally speaking about WADA’s attraction and the potential disqualification linked to the Clostebol case.
“Regardless of all of the vicissitudes , Jannik turned #1 ATP, received 2 Slams and conquered the second Davis. This reveals the caliber of the individual in addition to the athlete. Hoping that the joyful ending arrives quickly. WADA? We’re spectators of the story. We hope one thing adjustments in the correct course,” he stated with nice honesty throughout an award ceremony in Italy.
“A sensational yr. We should take pleasure in this second with out sitting down. We should give the boys new targets. They’re all coaching, hoping for a worthwhile 2025. The reality is that it was a rare yr. Having received the second Davis Cup in a row, the week after the women’ victory within the Billie Jean King Cup, had a particular taste,” stated Volandri.
“You all the time need to set new targets: that is what I requested the blokes on the finish of final season. We’ll attempt to keep on the highest ranges. We do not essentially need to win the Davis Cup yearly, however we wish to keep there with a fantastic workforce. That is the key: the identical gamers will not all the time be referred to as up,” he added.
