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Italy Storms Into 2025 Davis Cup Semifinals as Flavio Cobolli Delivers Ruthless Win After Matteo Berrettini’s Victory to Set Up Belgium Clash

Cobolli’s commanding win caps Italy’s sweep and extends their 2025 Davis Cup dominance.

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Flavio Cobolli delivered a decisive performance on Wednesday to secure Italy’s 2-0 victory over Austria and send the two-time defending champions into the 2025 Davis Cup semifinals. The world No. 22 overpowered Filip Misolic 6-1, 6-3 in just 65 minutes, sealing the win with a clean service finish that ignited the home crowd and completed Italy’s sweep after Matteo Berrettini’s earlier triumph. The result extends Italy’s winning run in Davis Cup ties to 12, setting up a Friday clash with Belgium.

A picture perfect performance from Flavio Cobolli sends Italy into the semifinals 🫡 #DavisCup pic.twitter.com/hpwacfoKjv
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 19, 2025

Cobolli Completes the Sweep as Italy Stays Perfect in Bologna

The day began with Berrettini handling a difficult challenge from Jurij Rodionov, taking the opener 6-3 before falling behind 5-2 in the second. The world No. 56 saved three set points, broke back in the ninth game and controlled the tiebreak to prevail 7-6 (4). His reflections summed up the spirit behind Italy’s campaign. “When I play for my country, I just think about trying to win the next point, trying to fight really hard for my teammates,” he said. “It is something so special.”

Cobolli then elevated the momentum with a performance that left no room for doubt. He broke three times in a brisk 30-minute first set and tightened his hold early in the second by surging to a 3-0 lead. His consistency behind serve completed the job and protected Italy from needing a deciding doubles match. Afterward, he echoed Berrettini’s emotion. “We all want to win this cup and I felt the support of the bench; it was unbelievable. When I play for them, it is something which I cannot describe.”

ITA d. AUT 2-0.

Flavio Cobolli plays a flawless match to easily beat Filip Misolic 6-1, 6-3 in 64 minutes and two-time defending champ Italy is back into the Davis Cup semifinals in Bologna.

12th consecutive tie won by the Italians in this event.

Italy vs. Belgium on Friday. pic.twitter.com/OnS0Lnztfp
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) November 19, 2025

The victory comes considering Italy missing top-10 stars Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, both opting out of this year’s event. Sinner, fresh off winning the ATP Finals, prioritized recovery during the short off-season. Yet Italy’s depth carried them through once again, and they now sit three wins away from becoming the first nation in 53 years to lift three straight Davis Cup titles.

Austria, ranked No. 12, struggled to threaten a team that thrives in this format. Their lone historical victory over Italy came in 1990, and Wednesday offered little sign of a reversal. Meanwhile, discussions around the tournament’s future format continue, with absences from several elite players drawing attention across the event.

A Cabolli Classic 🤩

Flavio Cobolli defeats Filip Misolic in straight sets#DavisCup pic.twitter.com/bqCKNANyGF
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2025

For Italy, the mission remains clear that to continue the streak, trust the depth, and seize another final. With Cobolli and Berrettini stepping forward, the defending champions march into Friday’s semifinal carrying belief and momentum.

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