Filippo Volandri was in a position – collectively along with his Italian crew guys – to win two consecutive Davis Cup Finals. The previous Italian tennis participant needed to make an advanced selection through the quarterfinal in opposition to Argentina, in what turned out to be essentially 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 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 targeted on Sinner, additionally speaking about WADA’s attraction and the attainable disqualification linked to the Clostebol case.
“Regardless of all of the vicissitudes you understand, Jannik grew to become #1 ATP, gained 2 Slams and conquered the second Davis. This reveals the caliber of the particular person in addition to the athlete. Hoping that the completely happy ending arrives quickly. WADA? We’re spectators of the story. We hope one thing modifications in the appropriate route,” 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 objectives. They’re all coaching, hoping for a worthwhile 2025. The reality is that it was a rare yr. Having gained 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 must set new objectives: 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 must win the Davis Cup yearly, however we wish to keep there with a fantastic crew. That is the key: the identical gamers will not all the time be known as up,” he added.