Jannik Sinner makes claim about the courts at the Davis Cup after winning his first match for Italy vs Argentina

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Jannik Sinner assessed the court conditions at the Davis Cup finals after Italy progressed to the Davis Cup title semi-finals.

Less than a week after winning the ATP Finals for the first time, the 23-year-old is in Malaga representing his country at the prestigious team event.

He was in fine form as the defending champions defeated Argentina 2-1 to reach the Davis Cup final four and the World number one played an integral role in their success.

Up next Italy will take on Australia, who defeated the United States 2-1 in the quarterfinals.

What does Jannik Sinner think of the courts at the ATP finals?

Jannik Sinner had little time to adjust to the courts at the Davis Cup finals after flying to Malaga later than most players due to his participation in the ATP Finals.

The court is faster than most used throughout the season and the reigning Australian and US Open champion did not have much time to practice on it.

Despite the lack of preparation time, Sinner, who has had an extraordinary 2024 season, delivered for his country.

“Very different conditions, the court is very fast & tough to play,” the two-time Grand Slam champion said during his on-court interview.

“I haven’t had so much time to adapt to these conditions but I’m happy about today. The most important was to keep Italy alive. Now in doubles, everything can happen.”

Jannik Sinner aiming to end 2024 with Davis Cup win

Sinner has won 27 of his past 28 matches and he will secure his ninth title of the year if he wins the Davis Cup with Italy for the second successive year.

He began the Davis Cup finals with an emphatic 6-2, 6-1 over Sebastian Baez to draw Italy level after Argentina took the lead.

Francisco Cerundolo defeated Olympic bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1, but that was wiped out after Sinner beat Baez, before he teamed up with Matteo Berrettini outlast Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-5.

“Matteo played unbelievable today. He carried me today. I’m very happy about his performance and also mine,” Sinner said of his doubles partner. “I know how hard he’s working to come back.

“He’s had unfortunate moments in his career. I wish him only the best. In this team competition, we’re good friends. We try to make our country happy by showing up here. It means so much to us. I am very happy to play doubles with him. It’s a big honour.”