Matteo Berrettini registered a 6-3, 7-5 victory against Roberto Bautista Agut, giving his country an insurmountable 2-0 lead against Spain. With this victory, he  sealed Italy's spot in the final on Saturday.

Expressing happiness over victory, Berrettini said, "It is an unbelievable feeling. Last year I could not make it, so I am really happy that the first time that I played we are into the final. The job is not done yet, but we are really happy for what is happening."

He further added, "I am feeling good. I am feeling pumped. I am feeling great to play not just for me, but for my team and for Italy in general. That is what matters the most.I am really looking forward to playing tomorrow." The 24-year-old  has been a star for Italy in this ATP Cup, going 3-0 in singles and partnering Fognini in a deciding doubles victory against Austria in Group C play. The World No. 10 has beaten three of the top 13 players in the ATP Rankings without losing a set.

Earlier in the day, Fabio Fognini clawed past Pablo Carreno Busta 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.

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