Filippo Volandri, captain of the Italian workforce within the Davis Cup, was the primary strategist who allowed his workforce to reach in Malaga and win the competitors. The previous tennis participant was usually criticized by the Italian media, however ultimately he demonstrated how his decisions have been appropriate.

Italy received its second Davis Cup in historical past, additionally because of the tremendous performances of Jannik Sinner. Volandri created an impressive group, he made decisions that would have led to some criticism, such because the exclusion of Fabio Fognini, however ultimately he achieved extraordinary success.

After hugging his spouse and daughter on the finish of the match, Volandri appeared visibly emotional, talking within the press convention about this historic victory: “It have to be mentioned that Jannik Sinner actually gave us a whole lot of issues and there is not even higher on a regular basis to elucidate how a lot he has given us.

However all the blokes who’re right here and even those that aren’t right here proper now have given lots. That is why we did it, that is why we received this trophy. We had some issues, there have been emergencies and large difficulties however ultimately we made it.”

Volandri analyzed the Davis Cup victory

The Italian Davis Cup captain additionally talked concerning the different winner of the day, the tennis participant Matteo Arnaldi who concluded his 2023 in a rare means.

Matteo commented on the success and analyzed: “There was undoubtedly a whole lot of stress. For me it was the primary time within the Davis Cup and the primary time I performed for the workforce. I am unable to clarify what I am feeling, once I stepped onto the court docket I used to be nervous however I feel that after successful the primary set I had extra stress and it confirmed.

I did not play my finest tennis however ultimately the outcomes are what issues most. I performed nicely in necessary moments and it was necessary for the workforce. I am glad to have received and helped the workforce.”