Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini won their singles matches to lift defending champion Italy past Australia 2-0 and back into the Davis Cup final.

Jannik Sinner holding trophies above his head is an image tennis fans have become very accustomed to seeing in 2024 and it continued as Italy won its second straight Davis Cup on Sunday.

The Russian posted an enigmatic Instagram story at the exact same time Jannik was celebrating his Davis Cup Finals triumph with his teammates

Matteo Berrettini has put Italy ahead 1-0 against the Netherlands in the final of the Davis Cup by beating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2.

Italy has retained the Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Berrettini laid the foundations with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Botic Van de Zandschulp, before Jannik Sinner defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2),

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

Jannik Sinner has just won more money than any player in a tennis year - but the record books won't confirm it.

Jannik Sinner completed his sensational year by leading Italy to a successful defence of the Davis Cup with victory over the Netherlands in the final on Sunday. The world number 35, who came to support Italy as they ended a 47-year wait for the trophy in 2023 as he missed out with an ankle injury,