At 1-1 Jannik and Matteo take to the field and don’t forgive: 6-4 7-5 to Gonzalez-Molteni. The race continues
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini signed the “save Italy” by beating the Argentinians Gonzalez-Molteni 6-4 7-5. A tight match full of tension after the match lost by Lorenzo Musetti and Jannik’s equalizer against Baez. In or out. Volandri’s choice falls on Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini, the “Sinnettini”. They love each other, respect each other and throw deadly punches in service. This is enough to make the difference and take Italy to the semi-final on Saturday at 1pm against Australia, in a rematch of the historic 2023 final.
The first game is tough, with Matteo Berrettini serving and a bit of tension to resolve. Jannik on the right and Matteo on the left, the “Sinnettini” have to save two break points before holding the 1st. Immediately afterwards, on the Argentines’ turn of serve, Jannik and Matteo try to push and immediately find two break points which the Argentines manage to neutralize before taking the lead 2-1. We remain in balance, with the Italian duo starting to get going and the hammer hitting hard, like the ace at 217 times for 3-3. In the 7th game, Sinner’s favorite when it comes to putting the arrow , our team resisted until they took the lead, then Gonzalez and Molteni went 4-3. Our team tries again at 4-4 and once again goes 0-30 on the Argentine serve, meanwhile the cheering heats up and the stadium shouts Italy-Italy: it works, three break points arrive with a straight shot down the line, then they close for the 5-4. Berrettini serves for the first set and does his duty with two aces and two excellent second sets. The first set is light blue. In the second the Sinnettini always try to be aggressive, and charge each other. Matteo is relentless at serve, it makes you want to use him in singles in the semi-final against Australia on Saturday. But first this match needs to be finished, also because the Argentines don’t want to retreat. At 3-3 the first point is blue and the stadium goes wild, also trying to intimidate Gonzalez and Molteni who at 30-30 find two good serves and hold the 4-3. Only firsts for Berrettini in the eighth game, 4-4 and then 5-5. The 11th game is still the good one, and our players go 15-30 and then break point, on which Jannik scores to go 6-5 and serve for the semi-final. Berrettini is here, we can’t get through. Italy is done.
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