The draw for the Final 8, scheduled to take place in Bologna from November 18 to 23

Italy will make its debut against Austria in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup Final 8. The draw took place this morning in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore. The defending champions, led by Filippo Volandri, will begin their title defense on Wednesday, November 19. If they win, the Azzurri will face either France or Belgium in the semifinals on November 21. Carlos Alcaraz’s Spain can only be met in the final, but David Ferrer’s team will face the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals, while the other quarterfinal between Germany and Argentina will be played in the lower half of the draw.

Italy will make its debut against Austria in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup Final 8. The draw was held this morning in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore. The defending champions, led by Filippo Volandri, will begin their title defense on Wednesday, November 19. If they win, the Azzurri will face either France or Belgium in the semifinals on November 21. Carlos Alcaraz’s Spain can only be met in the final, but in the quarterfinals, David Ferrer’s team will face the Czech Republic, while in the lower half, the other quarter will be between Germany and Argentina.

binaghi—  The draw ceremony was attended by Feliciano Lopez (director of the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament), Angelo Binaghi (president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation), Andrea Abodi (Minister of Sport and Youth Policies), Giammaria Manghi (sports policy coordinator – Emilia-Romagna Region), and Roberta Li Calzi (councilor for Sport and Budget – Municipality of Bologna). “All the players who represented their countries in the second round of qualifying last weekend gave their all on the court and all deserve the chance to repeat their performance in the Final 8. It was fantastic to be present at today’s draw, which produced some very exciting matches. After three successful years in Malaga, I can’t wait to start this new chapter of the Final 8 in Bologna and return in November,” said Lopez. “Returning from Malaga as world champions for two consecutive years was one of the most exciting experiences of our leadership. The Davis Cup is a historic tournament, loved around the world, and hosting its final phase in Italy is a real source of pride,” said Binaghi. Bologna has built a special bond with this event: the warmth and energy of its audience have already fueled our past triumphs. And after the ATP Finals in Turin, we are ready for more unforgettable days, thanks to the joint effort of all of us. We are ready to write a new chapter in our tennis history, with a unique spectacle and an even more solid foundation for the future of our sport.”

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