Adriano Panatta extols Italian tennis and bets on Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini

Adriano Panatta extols Italian tennis and bets on Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini

During an intervention on "Domenica Sportiva" broadcast live on Rai 2, former tennis player Adriano Panatta, among other topics, analyzed what happened in the group stage of the Davis Cup, where Italy, thanks to three wins out of three, pulled off the pass to the final eight in Malaga as first in the group. In addition, the Rome native also è unbalanced ahead of the final phase of the competition, where the Azzurri will be able to count on Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti.

"It's been a very positive week, these guys are really for good, they are committed and they are very united. It's great to see them supporting each other. We have very strong tennis players and we managed to finish first in the round despite missing the top two Italians in the rankings, namely Sinner and Musetti" began the former Italian tennis player.

"Berrettini è a newfound player who has had so many problems in recent years. He struggled to come back, but now I think he is close to 100% form. Kudos must also be given to Cobolli, who until last year was playing minor tournaments. This guy played soccer when he was young, he has leg and he's a tennis player who physically's the best we have. He still lacks some experience, but in Bologna è he was our number one. He has great room for improvement and I am convinced he will continue to grow" continued the Rome native.

"In Malaga it will be different, becauseé we will also be able to count on Jannik and Lorenzo. Our players played very well in Bologna, facing and winning very complicated matches. The tennis movement in Italy è in great health and what happened in the group stage è a beautiful picture for Italian sport. In the final eight we will play on a fast court and I would bet on Sinner as number one and Berrettini as number two. Musetti could also give a big hand and in the doubles I would rely on the Bolelli/Vavassori" pair, added the'former Italian coach.

"Jannik supported his teammates without taking too much of the spotlight and set an example for all his teammates. He è a proper guy and it was important that he was theì on the bench especially when Berrettini played, with whom he has an extraordinary relationship. In this soì physical tennis, Sinner makes the difference because of his ability to maintain the same level for three or four hours. His perseverance and being able to play superbly the important points have allowed him to become an outclassman and the number one in the world" Adriano Panatta&quoted.