19:35 CET - Italy have done it! Jannik Sinner (23) has won his nation their second Davis Cup in two years with a 7-6, 6-2 victory over Tallon Griekspoor (28), a week after they also won the Billie Jean King Cup on the women's side of the game. What an era this is for Italian tennis!
18:52 CET - Italy are now just one set away from retaining their Davis Cup crown, after world No.1 Jannik Sinner (23) edged a really tight set 7-6(2) against Tallon Griekspoor (28). Can the Dutch somehow turn this around?
17:55 CET - The final top-level singles match of the men's tennis season is about to get underway, and Jannik Sinner (23) is the heavy favourite for it not only because he's the best player in the world, but also because he has an excellent record against Tallon Griekspoor (28).
That being said, the Dutchman has taken a set from the Italian in their last two matches.
17:40 CET - It's 1-0 Italy thanks to an immensely impressive win from Matteo Berrettini (28), who has beaten Botic van de Zandschulp (29) 6-4, 6-2 in just 78 minutes.
The reigning champions are now just one win away from defending their title, and world number one Jannik Sinner (23) will be the man to try and get it for them.
16:17 CET - The first singles rubber of the Davis Cup final between Matteo Berrettini (28) and Botic van de Zandschulp (29) is underway.
15:15 CET - The Davis Cup Finals decider will start with a singles rubber between Matteo Berrettini (28) and Botic van de Zandschulp (29) at 16:00 CET.
After that, Jannik Sinner (23) will play Tallon Griekspoor (28) in the second match and if needed, there will be a doubles rubber to close things out in Malaga.
13:20 CET - Hello and welcome to our coverage of the Davis Cup Finals decider. Today, defending champions Italy and the Netherlands will battle it out in Malaga for the right to lift the trophy in the most prestigious men's team tournament in the world.
With the conclusion of the tie, the 2024 season will come to a dramatic end. Once we know the order of play, we will have it for you right here. Play is scheduled to start at 16:00 CET.