Sinner, Berrettini and teammates will try to win their third consecutive title playing the next Finals at home di Davis CupThe International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that theItaly to host Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025 to 2027, the prestigious event, which brings together the best eight teams in the world. A great opportunity to consolidate Italy's role in the international tennis scene.
As Host nation and defending champion, Italy will directly access the Final 8 thanks to a wild card. The Azzurri, fresh from their successes in the 2023 and 2024 editions in Malaga, aim to confirm themselves at the top again, this time in front of the warm support of the home crowd.
Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (Fitp), does not hide his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to have been chosen as organizers. Italy has a rich history in the Davis Cup and we are proud to have lifted the iconic trophy three times. We look forward to welcoming the best teams in the world to our country”.
“Il Belpaese has demonstrated its ability to organize sporting events world-class. We are confident that, working with the Fitp, we will take the Davis Cup to new levels,” commented the ITF President, David Haggerty.
Davis Cup 2025: Bologna at the center of world tennis
After three successful editions hosted in Malaga, the the baton will pass to Bologna, which will be the venue for the Finals in 2025. Italy managed to overcome competition of countries like the China andSaudi ArabiaThe return of the Davis Cup brings Italy back to the center of the world stage, almost three decades after the last title challenge played in our country, in Milan in 1998.
Le dates are already set: from 18 to 23 November 2025, Bologna will be the beating heart of tennis international. The competition will not only be a great sporting event, but also a tourist attraction and cultural. In 2024, the Finals in Malaga attracted 65.000 spectators, 43% of whom came from abroad. Bologna aims to surpass these numbers, further consolidating Italy's role as the nerve center of world tennis.
Davis Cup: a renewed formula
The Davis Cup will change its format from next season, abandoning the group stage to return to a more traditional structure (a mix between past and innovation). In February, 26 teams will face each other in home/away matches, the schedule of the challenges will be on two days: in the first two singles (best of three sets), another two singles plus a possible tiebreaker doubles in the second. The winners will face each other in a second round in September, always with the same format.
La the final phase in November will remain unchanged, with quarter-finals, semi-finals and final consisting of two singles matches and one doubles match, all best of three sets.
Italy automatically qualified for the Finals
THEItaly, as the defending champion and host country, is already qualified for the Finals.Netherlands, finalist in 2024, instead, had the second wild card and will enter the competition in September, during the second round.
Le scheduled challenges will be: Norway-Argentina; Sweden-Australia; Belgium-Chile; Canada-Hungary; Austria-Finland; Israel-Germany; Japan-Great Britain; Taiwan-USA; Czech Republic-South Korea; Denmark-Serbia; Switzerland-Spain; Croatia-Slovakia; France-Brazil.
Italy, led by champions like Sinner and Berrettini, is preparing to defend his Davis Cup title with the ambition of to win the third consecutive victory of the iconic silver salad bowl. The new format of the tournament, which includes the return of home and away matches in the first two qualifying rounds, had already left doubts about the presence of some players, including tennis number one Jannik Sinner. The South Tyrolean talent has repeatedly underlined theimportance of managing your calendar in a strategic way, favoring tournaments compatible with his goals and his physical preparation. However, the fact that the Finals will be played in Italy could be a incentive decisive for the his participation. The chance to perform in front of a home crowd and contribute to another historic victory make It's hard to imagine Sinner being absent in the decisive stages of the tournament.
Italy's extraordinary journey
Italy has Davis Cup 2024 won thanks to an exciting journey, marked by determination, team spirit and exceptional performances. Under the guidance of Captain Filippo Volandri, the blues have surpassed top-level teams like the Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Argentina and Australia, demonstrating their value in every phase of the tournament. A fundamental role was played by Jannik Sinner, technical and emotional leader of the group, capable of securing decisive points in both singles and doubles.
Italy's success, however, goes beyond the playing field. Ecosystem's staff is tennis boom in the country, already evident, could accelerate further thanks to this triumph, attracting new sponsors, investments and an ever wider audience. Even the media coverage It had a significant impact: Rai broadcast several matches live, even interrupting its evening programming, a rare event that testifies to the importance of this victory.
The triumph of 2023 had already brought Italy to the first place in the ITF ranking, and the 2024 victory consolidated this position, increasing the gap with Australia and Canada, respectively second and third place. This is a historic achievement which confirms Italy as one of the leading nations in the world tennis scene.
Much of the credit goes to Italian tennis and padel federation (Fitp), which in recent years has demonstrated aexcellent managerial ability. Investments in infrastructure, youth academies and the organisation of prestigious events, such as the ATP Finals in Turin, have helped create the foundations for success and consolidate Italy's role in international tennis.
