The Davis Cup Finals lit up with high-energy performances Wednesday as the USA and defending champions Italy secured decisive victories in their group stage openers – proving teamwork trumps even superstar absences. 🇺🇸🇮🇹
Team USA shrugged off missing top singles players, with Reilly Opelka and 21-year-old Brandon Nakashima winning gritty three-set battles against Chile in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong Province. Doubles duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek sealed the 3-0 sweep, flexing the squad’s depth. 🏆
Meanwhile, Italy’s squad – playing without world No. 1 Jannik Sinner – dominated Brazil in Bologna to take control of Group A. Fans are already buzzing: Can they repeat last year’s historic championship run? 👀
Spain also delivered a standout Group A performance, with young talents stepping up in front of roaring home crowds. The tournament’s global vibe is 🔥, blending intense competition with cultural exchanges across host cities.
