Cobolli Sees Bright Future Despite French Open 2026 Final Heartbreak Against Zverev
Cobolli said the loss sharpened his belief and left him targeting one of eight ATP Finals spots in Turin.
- On Sunday, Flavio Cobolli lost the Grand Slam title match on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros in PARIS, falling to his opponent after a hard-fought contest.
- The 24-year-old Italian admitted significant nerves overwhelmed him on match day. "Today I woke up much more nervous than I expected. I had a huge knot in my stomach," he said.
- Cobolli believes a missed opportunity late in the third set altered the contest's trajectory. "Yes, that game at the end of the third set changed everything," he said.
- Despite the defeat, the Italian found solace in family presence; his mother attended the match. "She deserves to have been here," Cobolli said of her sacrifice.
- Cobolli now targets qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, having moved to fourth place in the Race. "I'm sure I'll get there," he declared.
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The Italian Flavio Cobolli was close to the French Open final and had to give Alexander Zverev the triumph only after five sets. After that he said what nobles the sport.
Flavio Cobolli enters ATP top 10 after reaching French Open final
Italy's Flavio Cobolli entered the top 10 of the ATP men's singles rankings when they were updated on Monday after his stunning run at the French Open ended with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 defeat to Germany's world number three Alexander Zverev in Sunday... (ANSA)
Cobolli sees bright future despite French Open 2026 final heartbreak against Zverev
Flavio Cobolli left everything on Court Philippe Chatrier as he chased a first Grand Slam title on Sunday, but the Italian admitted the pressure of playing on the biggest stage ultimately proved decisive in a heartbreaking defeat.
In the finale, the Italian was defeated by the Hamburger after 4:19 hours. His speech afterwards stirred and inspired the audience in Roland Garros. In our live blog to the French Open you get all the news during the tournament.
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