Italy fulfilled its potential as one of the most promising tennis nations in the world by defeating Australia 2-0 to become Davis Cup champions for the first time since 1976. Matteo Arnaldi edged past Alexei Popyrin 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 to give Italy the first point. Then, less than 24 hours after toppling Novak Djokovic twice in one day, Jannik Sinner closed off the best two weeks of his career by dominating Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0.
Italy defeat Australia to win Davis Cup for first time since 1976
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