Overview
- Italy’s men beat Ukraine 3-0 in Manila (25-21, 25-22, 25-18) to finish second in their group and will face Argentina in the World Championship round of 16 on September 21.
- The Davis Cup Final Eight in Bologna runs November 18–23 at Unipol Arena, with Italy opening the quarterfinals against Austria and a potential semifinal against the France–Belgium winner.
- Spain, led by Carlos Alcaraz, is in the opposite half of the draw and can meet Italy only in a potential final; the draw was made in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore.
- FITP president Angelo Binaghi said it is too early to know if Sinner and Musetti will play the Finals, noting decisions will hinge on the late-season schedule and player condition.
- Austria qualified by edging Hungary 3-2 behind Jurij Rodionov’s two singles wins, with doubles specialists Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler among its key options, while Italy’s women face Ukraine in the BJK Cup semifinal in Shenzhen.