The World Team Cup Wheelchair Tennis of Italy did not open in the best way. The Azzurri of the Men category, included in group C, collected a clear 3-0 at the hands of Argentina, among the favorite teams for the final success.

On the fields of the Baia di Conte Resort, in Alghero, Luca Spano (number 96 Itf) surrendered 6-1 6-1 to Agustin Ledesma (20) in the first singles, while Luca Arca (48) lost 6-2 6- 0 with Gustavo Fernandez (4) in the second. In doubles, the couple Luca Arca-Antonio Cippo (95) were defeated 6-4 6-2 by Ledesma and Ezequiel Casco.

Tomorrow, at 9.30, Italy will return to the field to compete against South Korea, beaten 3-0 by Japan in the opening match. Despite the defeat by the Koreans against the Japanese, tomorrow's will not be an easy feat for the Azzurri, who will nevertheless fight for a very precious victory. A success would secure the third place in the group and guarantee Italy's permanence in the world group for 2022.

The program - On Thursday, on the other hand, Italy-Japan and Argentina-South Korea will be played, matches that will close the first phase. At that point, the leaders of each group will then play to win the places from the first to the fourth; the latter will compete for those from fifth to eighth; the thirds from the ninth to the twelfth and the fourths from the thirteenth to the fifteenth. Finally, on Sunday 3 October, the finals of the Men, Women, Quad and Junior categories will be played.