The last two times the finalist meets again.

Italy and Australia meet in Davis Cup 2024 semifinals as the defending champions look to maintain their stranglehold on tennis’ premier team trophy.

World number #1 Jannik Sinner fresh off his heroics against Argentina in the quarter-finals, Italy is leading the charge. The 23-year-old sensation saved his team by defeating Sebastian Baez and then winning the doubles alongside Matteo Berrettini.

Australia, the 28th Davis Cup champions, advanced through the experienced duo of Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson who outplayed Americans Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton.

Match details

Tournament: Davis Cup Finals 2024

Round: Semifinals

Date: 23 November

Venue: Palacio Deportes Martin Carpena in Malaga, Spain

Surface: Hard Court (indoor)

Preview

The Italians survived a quarter-final scare against Argentina, dropping the opening rubber before Sinner steadied the ship. The 23-year-old star dominated Sebastian Baez 6-2, 6-1 and then partnered Matteo Berrettini to take the deciding doubles match.

Australia, looking to win their first Davis Cup since 2003, proved their worth in an incredible showdown of the United States. Thanasi Kokkinakis saved four match points in a marathon win over Ben Shelton, while the doubles pair of Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson sealed the deal after Taylor Fritz levelled.

Team captain Lleyton Hewitt’s squad have now reached three straight Davis Cup semi-finals and have shown consistency on the international stage. Their doubles strength could prove crucial, with Ebden/Thompson yet to drop a set in the tournament.

Form

Italy: WWWWW

Australia: WWWWW

Head-to-head record

Matches: 13

Italy: 8

Australia: 5

Statistics

Italy

• Italy has won two Davis Cup titles.
• Italy have won all of their last five matches
• Italy have won 159 of the 242 matches.

Australia

• Australia has won 28 Davis Cup titles
• Australia have won all their last five matches
• Australia have won 167 of the 229 matches.

Italy vs Australia Betting Tips and Odds

• Moneyline: Italy: -351, Australia: +255

Match prediction

Australia will surge into the Davis Cup semi-finals after their thrilling upset of the United States, with Thanasi Kokkinakis saving four match points en route to a 16-14 tiebreak final win over Ben Shelton.

After winning the Challenger in Sydney without dropping a set, Kokkinaki’s red-hot form gives Australia an edge in the opening match against a struggling Lorenzo Musetti, who has lost three of his last five matches.

The tie is likely to be leveled by Italian Jannik Sinner, but the doubles pairing of experienced Australian pair Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson could make all the difference.

They have already done so, defeating the USA in the quarter-finals, and their experience in the basic doubles specialty greatly overshadows the makeshift Italian doubles pair of Sinner/Berrettini.

Where and how to watch Italy vs Australia Davis Cup 2024 semi-finals live streaming and telecast?

You can watch the event live in India on the SonyLIV app and website or watch it on TV on Sony Sports TEN 5 and TEN 5 HD channels. Fans in the UK can stream it live on BBC Sport, while viewers in the US can watch it on the Tennis Channel.

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