Italy will play against Australia in the Davis Cup final.
The winner of the semi-final with Serbia was decided by the doubles, in which Janik Siner and Lorenzo Sonego defeated Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic 6:3, 6:4.
The Eagles missed a break chance in the last game to extend the match, as Siner prevented the rival's comeback with great serves.
The world number four is the absolute hero of the day, because he saved three tied match points against Djokovic in the second singles match, and then won 6:2, 2:6, 7:5.
There were not many dilemmas in doubles, so the "azuri" will fight for the "salatara" for the eighth time in history, which they won so far only in 1976.
Djokovic was bad in the 1st set against Siner, but he fired up in the sequel. He won the second set easily, and missed five break points in the third - one each in the 2nd and 8th games, and then in the 10th three tied, which were also match points.
Siner tied five points, equalized at 5:5, received an injection of confidence and immediately took Djokovic's serve away.
He grabbed the chance that came his way and settled the question of the winner with several great serves.
In the first match of the day, Kecmanović defeated Muzeti 6:7, 6:2, 6:1. Admittedly, the 27th player on the ATP list also had problems with his injury, so he sought the help of a physiotherapist.
Australia defeated Finland 2:0 yesterday, so in their 49th final they will fight for their 29th Davis Cup title, and their first since 2003.
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