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Unforgettable night for Flavio Cobolli at the ATP 500 in Acapulco, where it was his head and not Frances Tiafoe's that donned the champion's hat after a highly contested match between them. The Italian took it to gift himself the first joy of the season.

The fact is that a week ago he had already signaled his potential with his semi-finals in Delray Beach, but this time in the ATP 500 in Acapulco, he went one step further. After a journey through the draw filled with traps and some critical moments, Flavio Cobolli put on his attire for big occasions early this morning to defeat Frances Tiafoe (7-6, 6-4) and claim the third individual title of his professional career. This is his first on hard courts following his victories on the clay of Bucharest and Hamburg in 2025, signifying a quality leap in his quest for improvement every day.

"I want to thank everyone behind this tournament because it's not just about what happens on the court, it goes beyond that. Now, we are going to celebrate it the way they do it here and as we do in Italy, with a good party," Flavio announced in the middle of his speech, winning over those present. "Thanks to the director and all the volunteers and sponsors who work for this. I don't forget my team, who are with me all the time and can endure me daily. I hope to come back next year and feel this support again; it's always very special to play here in Acapulco," added the champion.

"Since I was a child, I have always dreamt of these moments, competing in these types of tournaments and playing on the biggest courts with people cheering me on. I am very proud of what I am achieving, not only for myself but also for all the people working by my side every day. My father, my family, and the rest of my team, they are all helping me a lot to walk this path," Flavio shared with that emotion that only arises when you reach the highest level, the maximum level of satisfaction a professional tennis player can feel on a court.

Flavio Cobolli, Acapulco title, and debut in the top15

The success in Mexico, in addition to the corresponding prize money and the trophy in his showcase, brings Cobolli a third prize looking at the world rankings. The Italian, who has been occupying top positions on the table for a while, catapults directly into the top15 of the standings after earning the 450 points that belong to him in Acapulco. Ahead of him still stand two more Italians – Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti – although more and more people believe Flavio could soon be dining at that same table.

"I think I deserve it, really. I deserve it for the way I am working off the court. After some painful defeats, my response has always been to come back to work harder than before, so all I can say is that I am very proud of myself. Today's was a great match; I would say the best match of the entire tournament for me, as I had never beaten Frances (Tiafoe) in our previous encounters, so I am leaving very happy," he acknowledged after the awards ceremony.

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