Australia's dream of appearing in a third-straight Davis Cup final came to an end early Sunday morning, after the team was downed by Italy in the semifinals. Thanasi Kokkinakis was outlasted by Matteo Berrettini in a three-set thriller,

Australia has fallen agonisingly short of its first Davis Cup title since 2003, losing in the semifinals to Italy. The Australian team reached the semifinal stage for the third consecutive year but in a rematch of last year’s final, were unfavourable in both singles rubbers against the defending champions.

No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals.