Bolelli and Vavassori Storm into the SFs at Nitto ATP Finals
Italian duo remains undefeated at 2-0 in the Peter Fleming Group
November 11, 2025
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Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori compete fiercely on Tuesday in Turin.
By Jerome Coombe
On Tuesday in Turin, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori electrified their home crowd by clinching a spot in the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals with an exhilarating performance.
The Italian pair triumphed over Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos with a score of 7-6(4), 6-4, marking the continuation of their dominating presence at the season’s pinnacle event. After previously overcoming top seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in their first match, Bolelli and Vavassori’s one-hour and thirty-five-minute victory solidified their advancement to the knockout stages— a significant improvement from last year’s early exit.
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“It’s an incredible feeling,” said Bolelli. “We had the chance to compete here last year, but this time we’ve come in more prepared and focused. The crowd is nothing short of amazing. I believe we showcased our best game today, even better than in our first match.”
The critical moment occurred late in a tightly contested first set. Serving at 4-4, Turin’s own Vavassori repelled three break points, igniting the Inalpi Arena with a stunning backhand return winner during the tie-break, which gave them a commanding 4/2 lead they never relinquished.
“The atmosphere was phenomenal. I deeply enjoyed these two matches,” Vavassori shared. “It’s one of the best environments I’ve ever played in. I always aim to engage the crowd respectfully while boosting energy levels, which is essential in doubles as the pace is quick. Live audiences really love watching doubles.”
With their perfect 2-0 record in the Peter Fleming Group—winning all four sets played—Bolelli and Vavassori are gearing up to face the defending champions, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, in their final round-robin match on Thursday. This victory also marks their improved standing to 3-2 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series against Granollers and Zeballos.
Holding a commendable 37-20 record this year, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, the Italian team continues to build on a stellar 2025 campaign, which includes titles from Adelaide, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Washington.
