Italy Secures Semifinal Berth in Bologna
Bologna, Italy – The Italian national tennis team has advanced to the semifinals of the Davis Cup, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Austria in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The matches were held at the Super Tennis Arena within the Bologna Fiere, where a home crowd enthusiastically supported the Italian squad.
Despite the absence of top-ranked players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, Italy showcased its depth and determination, moving closer to a potential third consecutive Davis Cup title.
Berrettini and Cobolli Deliver Key Victories
The first point for Italy was secured by Matteo Berrettini, who overcame Austria's Jurij Rodionov in a hard-fought match. Berrettini clinched the victory with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (4), after 1 hour and 35 minutes of play. He demonstrated remarkable resilience, recovering from a 2-5 deficit in the second set and saving three set points before winning the tie-breaker. Following his win, Berrettini expressed the profound meaning of representing his country, stating, 'When I play for my country I just think about trying to win the next point, trying to fight really hard for my team-mates, for everybody who is here and everyone who is watching from home. That's the biggest privilege. If I win it's better, but I try to enjoy being out there every time. It is something so special.'
The decisive second point came from Flavio Cobolli, who delivered a dominant performance against Filip Misolic, winning 6-1, 6-3. Cobolli's victory, which lasted approximately 65 minutes, sealed Italy's place in the semifinals. An elated Cobolli described the moment as the 'best day of my life,' highlighting his dream of playing for Italy. Italian team captain Filippo Volandri praised his players, remarking, 'I'm really proud of how the boys managed the two matches. It's not news that Matteo has this character. He's made to play in these competitions, to find solutions in difficult moments.'
Road Ahead: Semifinals Against Belgium
With this victory, Italy is set to face Belgium in the Davis Cup semifinals. The highly anticipated semifinal match is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025. Italy, as the two-time defending champion, is aiming for a historic 'three-peat' in the prestigious international team competition.
7 Comments
KittyKat
It was just Austria. The real Davis Cup only starts in the finals.
BuggaBoom
It's fantastic to see Italy's depth shine through without Sinner and Musetti. However, the semifinal against Belgium will be a much tougher test of their true capabilities.
Eugene Alta
Three-peat, here we come! So proud of this squad!
Coccinella
Cobolli was on fire! Best day of his life, and ours too!
anubis
Cobolli's dominant performance was definitely a highlight and great for team morale. Yet, we must remember Austria's Misolic is not a top-tier player, so the next match will be a better gauge.
Loubianka
Incredible depth! Winning without Sinner and Musetti shows true grit.
Katchuka
Don't get too excited, Belgium will be a completely different challenge.