Jannik Sinner’s recent viral comment has captured the hearts of tennis fans worldwide. The young Italian made his way to Bologna for the Davis Cup. He was never going to play, but he was there to cheer for his team. However, as he reached there, he discovered that Team Italy had already secured their spot in the final eight. Well, being his witty and carefree self, Sinner came up with a hilarious reaction.

Italy’s dominant performance in the Davis Cup this year has been a testament to their depth and resilience. Despite the absence of Sinner, who recently won the US Open, the team has continued to excel, as they have gone on to secure their spot in the final eight with impressive victories over Brazil and the Netherlands. When Sinner found out upon reaching Bologna that the team was already through, he cheekily quipped, “Are we already qualified? Then I eat for free and leave.”

Despite having received a lot of criticism lately for the doping controversy, Sinner seemed ready to embrace a lighter moment. The 23-year-old has a well-known love for food, and he humorously described himself a bit ‘cheaper’ when it came to celebratory feasts. “I’m a bit cheaper, I guess! I always love to celebrate with food,” he added. “I love food, even if I am like this,” Sinner said in an old interview.

It has been a true coming-of-age journey for Sinner so far, as he has showcased his world-class talent, mental toughness, and ability to rise to the occasion when his team needed him most. His contributions last year cemented his status as one of the top players in the world and a driving force behind Italy’s Davis Cup success. But can Italy defend the title this year?

Italy seems to be aiming for back-to-back Davis Cup titles

Italy’s performance in the 2024 Davis Cup has been nothing short of impressive. Building on the momentum from their championship win last year, they faced Brazil in their opening tie and secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory, thanks to the standout performances from Matteo Berrettini and Matteo Arnaldi, both of whom won their singles matches. This victory set the tone for Italy’s campaign, as they then followed it up with strong showings against Belgium and the Netherlands, solidifying their position as the first team to qualify from Group A for the knockout stage in Malaga.

The defending champions had, however, qualified for the final eight without even playing against Netherlands, as Argentina dominated Finland with a 3-0 win, which ensured Italy’s advancement. Alongside Italy, teams like Spain, Australia, the United States, and Germany have also made it through to the final eight scheduled for November 19-24 in Malaga. The Italian fans would hope Sinner remains available for the final round of matches, as Italy has a great chance to go for the title back-to-back.