Flavio Cobolli has had an amazing time at Wimbledon this year, really taking his breakthrough form to the next level on the grass. So, the 22-year-old Italian showed up in London ranked No. 24 in the world, and guess what? He caught everyone’s attention by breezing through to the Round of 16 without dropping a single set! He went up against Marin Cilic, a seasoned former US Open champion and Wimbledon quarter-finalist, who’s really known for his skills on grass and his strong playing style.
Cobolli really showed some impressive composure and smart tactics, pulling off a nail-biting four-set win (6‑4, 6‑4, 6‑7, 7‑6) to earn his spot in the Grand Slam quarter-finals for the first time.
When the victory was confirmed, the emotions on Centre Court really came to life. Cobolli’s father, Stefano, and his brother were clearly emotional—tears rolling down their faces as they hugged each other, celebrating all those years of hard work and sacrifice.
On X, The Tennis Letter shared the post-game interview where Flavio Cobolli mentioned, “I mean, I always dreamed to be here, to play this tournament. I cannot imagine, you cannot imagine my emotion right now, because I always start to play tennis because this kind of match, this kind of tournament, and now I’m very proud of myself, very proud of my team. I have all my family here, so it’s very special.”
Cobolli couldn’t help but show his emotions: in that intense moment, he gave a shout-out to his tight-knit support system, recognizing just how much his family and coaching team contributed to his rapid success. He also mentioned, “My dad is crying right now, my brother. My brother also, and I have also my big friends here, so it’s a moment that I cannot forget, and I’m very happy, and I’m looking forward for the quarter-final. I hope to play on a big court this time, because I never played there, and I think now I deserve it, so…”
Flavio Cobolli after reaching his 1st Grand Slam QF at Wimbledon:
“I always dreamed to be here. You cannot imagine my emotion right now.”
“My dad is crying, and my brother.”
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 7, 2025
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