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Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti may have missed this year’s Davis Cup Final 8, but they kept in regular touch with the Italian team and provided them “inspiration” in Bologna, says Matteo Berrettini.
Less than a month before the start of the Davis Cup Final 8, four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner announced that he was withdrawing from the Bologna event. Then, just a couple of days before the start of the event, Italy also lost the services of its second-best-ranked player Musetti, who needed rest after playing lots of tennis late in the season.
Although Italy was without its two biggest stars, they still stormed past the competition in Bologna to win their third consecutive Davis Cup title. Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli delivered big time for the Italian team, each going 3-3 in singles and ensuring there would be no need for a deciding match in any Italy’s ties.
Berrettini: Sinner and Musetti were there for us and a huge source of inspiration
“Jannik and Lorenzo are still there; they have been close to us every day and are a huge source of inspiration for everyone. We are a huge group, whether called up or not. We are taking tennis to an incredible level, both in results and in the affection we receive and in what children develop in relation to tennis. The best thing is to inspire someone to believe in a dream, and since I was part of that, it fills me with joy.” the 2021 Wimbledon finalist told Gazzetta.
When Sinner guided Italy to the Davis Cup title in 2023, it was Italy’s first title in the competition since 1976. Now, after repeating as champions in 2024 and 2025, the Italians have four titles in the team competition.
Heading into 2026, it is already safe to say that Italy will once again be one of the top – if not the No. 1 favorite – for the Davis Cup title. There will also be Spain among the top contenders, who didn’t have Carlos Alcaraz in Bologna because of a hamstring injury.
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Joao Fonseca praises Carlos Alcaraz: ‘I’m very grateful to face you’
Joao Fonseca stepped onto the court at Miami’s LoanDepot Park on Monday night with the excitement of a teenager and the composure of a rising star and the youngest top-25 player.
The 19-year-old faced Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match and experienced a 7-5, 2-6, 10-8 defeat in an hour and 29 minutes after an entertaining battle that kept the crowd entertained.
Carlos claimed a tight opener before Joao stepped in and dominated set number two. The younger player gained a boost and led 5-0 in the match tie break before the Spaniard turned the tables and emerged at the top.
The encounter had the playful energy of an exhibition, but the intensity of players who refuse to lose and who gave everything to entertain the spectators. The Brazilian phenom left the court full of admiration for the world’s best player.
Having trained with Carlos at Wimbledon earlier this year, Joao already knew the level required to compete with him. Now, sharing a packed stadium and pushing the Spaniard into deep waters was a new experience entirely.
A teenager spoke warmly about the challenge, the thrill of testing himself against the sport’s benchmark and the gratitude he felt for having the opportunity to share the court with a player he deeply respects.
If they both perform at their best in 2026, we should see them in action in the official tournament. For many, Fonseca should challenge Alcaraz and Sinner in the upcoming years, especially after a stellar ride in 2025.
From the Australian Open qualifier, the Brazilian came a long way and booked his place in the year-end top-25 company, lifting two ATP titles and preparing for more in the season ahead of us.
“Facing Carlos was tough. He has some skills on the court; the guy is really good. Honestly, it was a pleasure for me to play this match, and I’m very grateful to Carlos,” Joao Fonseca said.
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