Italy is seeking a third straight final Davis Cup challenge BelgiumN. Ranked 11th in the world and fresh off a huge feat against France, the no. 3, 2-0 defeat. Captain Steve Darcis ready to deploy Zizou BergsN. 43, e Raphael CollignonN. 86, in singles and pairs formed by Sander GilleN. 49, e Joran VliegenN. 66, in double.
Bergs had already beaten Cobolli in Bologna last year
The meeting will be opened by n. 2 Collignons who have to face Berrettini. There is no precedent between the two just as there is no precedent, perhaps, with any other n. 2 light blue, Lorenzo Sonego. Next it’s n’s turn. 1 Bergs who will face each other for the third time Flavio Cobolli. The two faced off for the first time last year at the US Open when Roman rallied from 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 down. The Belgian got revenge a few days later in Bologna in the Davis Cup round robin by winning second singles 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-0. Efforts were in vain because Italy still won 2-1 thanks to two goals Bolelli and Vavassori who beat Gillé and Vliegen 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 in the decider.
Italy led 6-4 in the previous match
The 2024 match, which opened with Berrettini’s success in Blockx 3-6, 6-2, 7-5, is the 10th match between Italy and Belgium. Currently Italy leads 6-4 with 5 other wins collected in 1950 (3-2), 1952 (3-1), 1959 (4-1), 1961 (3-2) and 1969 (4-1) and defeats suffered in 1953 (2-3), 1957 (2-3), 2000 (1-4) and 2017 (2-3).
Where to watch Italy-Belgium on TV and streaming
The semi-final between Italy and Belgium will start at 4pm and will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV on Rai 1 and Supertennis (viewable on digital terrestrial channel 64 and Sky channel 212). Matches will be available to stream on RayPlay on the website www.supertennis.tv and on SuperTennix, Fitp’s digital platform.
