Andy Roddick points out the key to the success of Italian tennis

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Although they had been in place for over a year, the end of the season has once again turned all eyes in the tennis world to an Italy that never tires of winning, whether individually or collectively. The successes in the Billie Jean King Cup and the Davis Cup were the latest chapter in a historic 2024 for the European country. Among all the figures that make up the puzzle, the clear standout is Jannik Sinner. Besides finishing the year as the world number one, the San Candido native has shown he is here to stay by winning his first two Grand Slams, as well as the ATP Finals and several other tournaments.

"He has also set a new record in Turin: the player with the fewest games lost in the history of the ATP Finals, defeating top rivals at the end of the season, all while facing his own doping case. He is the best player in the world when the playing surface is not slippery. Clay and grass are very different. Carlos didn't play a full season, he was injured several times, and we will have many more duels between the two over time. He has a style of play that can trouble Sinner the most," explained Andy Roddick on his podcast.

The key to Italian tennis success

"What a year for Italian tennis, and it's no coincidence. It's not by chance that Italy wins the Billie Jean King Cup and the Davis Cup. Years ago, they asked themselves how to develop tennis talent, starting with many more opportunities to reach the top, creating Challengers, also reducing costs for low-ranked players who have to travel. They made the right decisions and the right investments."

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