Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup semifinal
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner guided Italy to a 2-1 victory over Argentina in the Davis Cup quarterfinal, securing a spot in the semifinal. Despite falling behind 1-0 after Francisco Cerúndolo's win over Lorenzo Musetti, Sinner quickly turned things around, dominating Sebastián Báez in singles.
**Sinner, Berrettini win in doubles**
In the deciding doubles match, Sinner teamed up with Matteo Berrettini to defeat Argentina’s Molteni and Gonzalez 6-4, 7-5, securing Italy’s comeback victory. Sinner extended his remarkable streak of 22 consecutive sets won.
**Italy to face Australia in semifinal**
Italy would take on Australia in the semifinals, a rematch of last year’s final. Australia advanced by defeating the US 2-1, with a dramatic doubles win and a tense singles match victory from Thanasi Kokkinakis.
**Kokkinakis' win puts Australia through**
Thanasi Kokkinakis won a nail-biting singles match, saving four match points to defeat Ben Shelton in a thrilling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (14) victory. The win was followed by a straight-set doubles triumph, propelling Australia into the semifinals for the third straight year.
**Dutch stuns Spain**
The Netherlands secured their semifinal spot by defeating Spain, sending tennis legend Rafael Nadal into retirement. The result sets up a clash with Germany in the other semifinal of the competition.
