Cobolli: "I have played one of the best matches of my life"

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Flavio Cobolli starred in one of the most impactful moments of the week at the ATP 500 in Munich. The Italian defeated Alexander Zverev by 6-3 and 6-3 in the semifinals, delivering an outstanding performance on the German's home turf and securing his spot in the final after one of the best matches of his career.

Immediately after the match, Cobolli sat on the bench, completely overwhelmed by emotion, covering himself with a towel as he broke down in tears. The tears had a special background: the recent passing of a close friend, news that, as commented during the broadcast, he had received in the past few days and used as motivation on the court. The Italian thus achieved his first win against a Top 5 player and his second against a Top 10, also reaching his fifth ATP final of his career, the fourth in the 500 category.

“One of the best matches of my life”

Cobolli did not hide how special the match had been, both for the level displayed and the emotional context. “Certainly. One of my best matches ever. Zverev is one of my best friends on the tour. He's a great guy. His team has been helping me a lot during the season. We have a good relationship with the guys and with his whole team. It was a bit tough to play against him”.

The Italian showcased a very solid, aggressive, and flawless version, dominating Zverev from the back of the court and hardly giving him any chances. A level that confirms his growth and his ability to compete against the elite. “I'm a bit shy when I play against the big players, but I think I played one of my best matches. I'm very happy with my performance and how I handled the tough moments during the match”.

An emotional triumph

Beyond the sporting aspect, the victory carried a very strong emotional component. Cobolli channeled a very tough personal situation to deliver the best performance of his career to date, in a highly demanding scenario. “Now I think I'm ready to fight again. We'll see what happens tomorrow”.

The Italian reaches the final in prime form. He has yet to drop a set all week and seems more motivated than ever. His performance in Munich not only brings him closer to one of the most important titles of his career but also leaves one of the most human and emotional stories of the tournament.

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