The Serbian Davis Cup team defeated Great Britain 2-0, moving on to the semifinals where they will meet Jannik Sinner’s Italy. The other finalist spot will be decided when Serbia faces the Netherlands in the final eight, a match scheduled to take place in Malaga this Thursday.
The upcoming clash will be held at the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace, marking a repeat confrontation between the two teams just a fortnight after their encounters at the ATP Finals in Turin. Djokovic had dropped a group-stage match but rebounded to beat Sinner in the final, adding another chapter to a storied career as he extends his legendary status.
Sinner staged a comeback against the Netherlands and helped Italy reach the Davis Cup semifinals.
Italy, the holder of 24 major titles, maintained championship ambitions in 2023 with a strong performance in the quarterfinals. Serbia, on the other side, rode a double win to reach the last eight, starting with a clean 6-4 win in the opening set of the first match. The early momentum showcased a strategy built on solid serving and timely breaks, especially in the fifth game where a decisive swing occurred.
Great resilience came from Norrie as he saved a 0-40 deficit in the seventh game and managed to stay competitive through the next service games. Yet his efforts could not reverse the momentum as the following set opened with a renewed wave of pressure from Djokovic, who consolidated the break and kept the upper hand. The Englishman briefly paused the surge, but Serbia’s advantage widened as the tie progressed, and he found little room to respond in the decisive moments of the second set.
The next phase clarified the result: Djokovic’s steady performance, combined with firm serving, kept the scoreboard on Serbia’s side. He closed out the match decisively, sending Serbia into the semifinals and keeping the team’s hopes alive for another Davis Cup run. In the other singles clash, Miomir Kecmanovic delivered a standout performance despite a challenging season, defeating Jack Draper in a tight 7-6(2), 7-6(6) affair that underscored Serbia’s depth and grit.
With the quarterfinals in the rearview mirror, Serbia advanced to face Italy, a team led by Sinner who has become a central figure for his country. Sinner’s ability to balance individual speed with tactical intelligence has repeatedly turned tight matches in Italy’s favor, and his doubles pairing with Lorenzo Sonego provided the crucial edge needed to rebound from earlier setbacks in the tie. This strategic combination helped Italy secure victory and secure a spot in the semifinals, showcasing a confident, multifaceted attack that has become a hallmark of their campaign.