Jannik Sinner Helps Italy Level Davis Cup Tie

In the quarter-finals of the Copa Davis, Argentina took a 1-0 lead over defending champions Italy as Francisco Cerundolo defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1, showcasing his best performance of the year. Jannik Sinner, the world number one, is set to face Sebastian Báez in the second singles match, needing to win to keep Italy's hopes alive. Cerundolo's victory was marked by a strong comeback after an early break and dominant play in the second set. The winners of this tie will advance to the semi-finals against Australia, which recently eliminated the USA. Sinner, having recently won the ATP Finals, is favored in his match against Báez, who is on a six-match losing streak. The overall competition is intense as the Netherlands and Germany also prepare for their semi-final clash.