Seppi called up to Italy's Davis Cup team

The world number 71. from Kaltern will be with the Italian national team in the Caja from November 11th to 12th with Matteo Berrettini (ATP 56), Fabio Fognini (ATP 327), debutant Lorenzo Sonego (ATP 18) and doubles specialist Simone Bolelli (ATP 24). Magica Hall in Madrid is in use.

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Seppi played a key role in the Azzurri's 3-1 win against India with two individual victories in making it to the final week. The Davis Cup will be played in the new format for the first time this year: 18 teams will determine the eight quarter-finalists in six preliminary round groups at one location (this year Madrid). Two tough but doable opponents await Italy: Canada and the USA.

Canada: Three top 35 players in the squad Seppi & Co. will kick off against Canada on November 18th. Captain Frank Dancevic has several top players at his disposal: Felix Auger-Aliassime (ATP 18), Denis Shapovalov (ATP 27), Milos Raonic (ATP 32) and Vasek Pospisil (ATP 168). Italy and Canada met once, in 2013, with the “Azzurri” losing 1-3 in the quarter-finals of the World Group in Vancouver. USA: The superstar is missing The Corrado Barazzutti team will face the USA on November 20th. Both nations faced each other ten times, with Italy winning three times. In their last meeting 21 years ago, the Azzurri prevailed 4-1 in Milwaukee. The USA can count on Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, Sam Querrey, Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. But superstar John Isner is missing. 45 Davis Cup appearances for Seppi Andreas Seppi played a total of 45 Davis Cup games for Italy in his career. He played 39 times in singles and six times in doubles. His record is positive, with 24:21 wins. Seppi is on the Davis Cup team for the 30th time. The game is played in the “Caja Magica” hall in Madrid, which can accommodate almost 12.500 spectators.

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Seppi called up to Italy's Davis Cup team

As he did against India at the beginning of February, Italy's captain Corrado Barazzutti is also relying on Andreas Seppi in the final week of the Davis Cup.

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