The Finals kick off today in Malaga. In case of victory, the possible semifinal with Djokovic’s Serbia
Not even time to enjoy Jannik Sinner’s extraordinary feat in Turin and immediately the heart of Italian tennis beats again. The Davis Cup Finals start today in Malaga, Spain, with the first quarter-finals, which from 4pm will pit the reigning champions Canada against Finland. Obviously all the support will be poured on Italy who will go in search of the salad bowl, won for the first (and only) time in 1976 against Chile. Filippo Volandri’s Azzurri will be busy from Thursday, 10 am, against the Netherlands of Van De Zandschulp and Griekspoor, in their quarter-finals. Semi-final from Saturday, the final will be on Sunday from 4pm. Five players have been called up by the coach: Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Musetti, Matteo Arnaldi, Lorenzo Sonego and Simone Bolelli. In case of victory and qualification to the semifinals, there could be a rematch of the Turin final between Sinner and Novak Djokovic, who will lead Serbia.
Tuesday 21 November 4pm Canada-Finland
Wednesday 22 November 4pm Czech Republic-Australia
Thursday 23 November 10am Italy-Holland, 4pm Serbia-Great Britain
Friday 24 November 4pm Winners of the Canada-Finland and Czech Republic-Australia challenges
Saturday 25 November 12pm Winners of the Italy-Holland and Serbia-Great Britain challenges
Sunday 26 November from 4pm
Italy’s matches will be broadcast free-to-air on Rai Due and Rai Sport but also on pay TV such as Sky and in streaming on Now TV, Rai Play, Sky Go and SuperTennisX.
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