Italy have continued to impress at the Davis Cup Finals despite losing Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti before the tournament.
Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Berrettini have stepped up for Italy as they confirmed their place in the final of the Bologna event.
The nation have defeated Austria and Belgium to set up a tantalising final against either Spain or Germany.
By reaching the final, Berrettini, Cobolli, and co. have helped break a Davis Cup streak dating back to 2001.
Italy reach the Davis Cup final for the third consecutive year
Italy have won the last two Davis Cup events and their appearance in the final marks the first time a nation has reached three consecutive finals at the tournament since 2001.
Australia were the last to achieve the feat, when the likes of Mark Philippoussis and Lleyton Hewitt dominated the tournament.
They did so three times between 1999 and 2001, but they only managed to win the tournament two of those times.
If Italy win the final again they will become the first nation to do the three-peat since the United States between 1969 and 1971.
The likes of Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, and Bob Lutz competed for the United States during the illustrious period.
Flavio Cobolli reacts to helping Italy reach the Davis Cup final
Cobolli dreamed of competing at the Davis Cup and he’s performed sensationally for his country in Bologna.
The Italian is undefeated at the Davis Cup Finals so far, picking up wins against Bergs and Filip Misolic, and he’s taken to Instagram to celebrate his nation’s success.
He wrote: What a night! We took Italy to the Davis Cup final… and I won one of the most incredible matches of my life. The greatest emotion, the one that stays with you forever.
“This victory isn’t mine, it’s ours: the team’s and everyone who supports us. Kudos to our opponents, you pushed us to the limit! Keep it up, guys… this Italy has a huge heart.”
Cobolli is capping off an incredible season, which saw him reach a career-high of world number 17, by producing the goods for Italy at the Davis Cup.
