MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Jannik Sinner was in the locker room, getting ready to go on court and try to win a match that would give Italy its second Davis Cup title in a row, when his teammate, Matteo Berrettini, was asked about being so close to a championship.

Jannik Sinner capped an outstanding season by guiding Italy to a second successive Davis Cup title. The world number one defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2) 6-2 in Malaga to secure a 2-0 victory for the defending champions against the Netherlands.

It was Italy's third title in the elite men's team competition following their triumphs in 1976 and last year.

No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals.

Jannik Sinner caps an extraordinary 2024 season by battling past the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to help Italy defend their Davis Cup title.

Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title.

Italy defended its Davis Cup title as world No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to clinch victory in the team competition.

Sinner therefore adds the Davis Cup to his haul of 2024 silverware, which also includes the Australian Open, US Open, ATP Finals and three Masters 1000 titles. He has taken an iron grip on men’s tennis during the last third of the season despite the doping case hanging over his head,

Jannik Sinner and Italy made history as the nation claimed a third Davis Cup title with victory over the Netherlands in Sunday’s final. World No 1 Sinner prevailed in the decisive rubber against Dutch No 1 Tallon Griekspoor,