Filippo Volandri was ready – collectively together with his Italian workforce guys – to win two consecutive Davis Cup Finals. The previous Italian tennis participant needed to make an advanced selection throughout the quarterfinal in opposition to Argentina, in what turned out to be essentially the most tough 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 absolute best manner by taking Italy to the semifinals and subsequently profitable all of the singles matches in opposition to Australia and Holland.
The Italian captain not too long ago centered on Sinner, additionally speaking about WADA’s attraction and the doable disqualification linked to the Clostebol case.
“Despite all the vicissitudes you know, Jannik became number 1 ATP, won 2 Slams and conquered the second Davis. This shows the caliber of the person as well as the athlete. Hoping that the happy ending arrives soon. WADA? We are spectators of the story. We hope something changes in the right direction,” he stated with nice honesty throughout an award ceremony in Italy.
Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2024© Stream screenshot
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“A sensational year. We must enjoy this moment without sitting down. We must give the boys new goals. They are all training, hoping for a profitable 2025. The truth is that it was an extraordinary year. Having won the second Davis Cup in a row, the week after the girls’ victory in the Billie Jean King Cup, had a special flavor,” stated Volandri.
“You always have to set new goals: that’s what I asked the guys at the end of last season. We’ll try to stay at the highest levels. We don’t necessarily have to win the Davis Cup every year, but we want to stay there with a great team. That’s the secret: the same players won’t always be called up,” he added.
