Davis Cup – Matteo Arnaldi, in mourning: “I dedicate this victory…”

And Jannik Sinner broke the screen during this Davis Cup week, notably by beating Novak Djokovic in singles and doubles on the same day. But his teammate in the final, Matteo Arnaldi also shone on Sunday by beating Alexei Popyrin in three sets. During the quarter-finals, he had two match points against Botic Of De Zanschulp, but could not conclude. A great revenge on Sunday, he who recently lost a loved one. He also wanted to dedicate this victory to him.

Video – Djokovic beaten twice by Sinner, Serbia eliminated

“It is for him”

“It’s very emotional… because a very important person died a month ago for me and my girlfriend. It’s for him. She doesn’t know what it means for me. And also for my country. It was very emotional to play. I haven’t played much in the last few weeks. I was happy after the first match, even though I lost. Now I won one of the most important matches. most important things in my life. I don’t know what to say right now.”

Matteo Arnaldi spoke after his win at Davis Cup about someone important who passed away recently:

“It’s very emotional.. because a very important person passed away a month ago for me & my girlfriend. This is for him. She doesn’t know what it means for me. Also for my country.… pic.twitter.com/oT6YYxYiNs

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