Imperial Berrettini: Collignon swept aside, Italy one point away from a return to the Davis Cup final
Matteo Berrettini, long held back by injuries and doubts, tonight rediscovered the role of the leader.
In Bologna, he dominated Raphaël Collignon in the first match of the Davis Cup semifinals between Italy and Belgium.
Result: two sets (6-3, 6-4), a 10th consecutive singles victory in the Davis Cup, and a confident Italy for the rest.
Because yes, this first point changes everything. Italy is now just one win away from another historic feat: a new Davis Cup final, one year after lifting the trophy.
Everything now depends on the next match: Flavio Cobolli against Zizou Bergs.
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