Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup title over Australia, ending 46-year drought
Italy has won its first Davis Cup title since 1976 with a 2-0 victory over Australia. Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 in the second singles match of Sunday's final in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Arnaldi had given Italy the first point, beating Alexei Popyrin.
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![Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after winning match point against Alex De Minaur of Australia in Sunday's Davis Cup Final match in Malaga, Spain. The Italians blanked Australia 2-0 for its first title since 1976. Three men's Italian tennis players engage in a group hug to celebrate their Davis Cup title win in Malaga, Spain.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7040655.1701031040!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sinner-jannik-231126-1180.jpg)
Italy has won its first Davis Cup title since 1976 with a 2-0 victory over Australia. Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 in the second singles match of Sunday's final in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Arnaldi had given Italy the first point, beating Alexei Popyrin.