Cobolli: "I am very proud to win against a legend like Medvedev"

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Flavio Cobolli is immersed in an evident upward trend, which accelerates and intensifies on his favorite surface, clay. He achieved an important victory at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 against Daniil Medvedev and provided interesting headlines when speaking to accredited media at the Madrid event, warning his rivals of his great confidence.

The victory of Flavio Cobolli over Daniil Medvedev at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 not only confirmed his competitive growth but also provided a very clear insight into the Italian player's own perspective on how he built one of the most important triumphs of his career. It will be the first time he reaches the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 and secures a place in Rome among the world's top 13 players, clearly demonstrating his consolidation among the elite and growth as a tennis player.

This is what Cobolli said after eliminating Medvedev from the Madrid Open 2026

A third set with maximum ambition

"I just kept playing my game. I think I had a really good match from the first point of the first set, so I continued with my tennis, with all my energy. I was a bit tired, but I thought I had to be a bit more aggressive, try to finish the points faster. I think I played a great match against a very tough rival, a legend, and I am very proud of it."

Clay, identity, and evolution

"I think it's a combination of both things. This year I have raised my level, but it also influences that I was born on clay. I have always played my best tennis on this surface, while Daniil doesn't feel as comfortable on it. So I think both factors have influenced the final result. In any case, I feel that I deserved the victory today, sincerely."

A triumph that reinforces his conviction

"I think I played a great match from start to finish and managed to maintain my level even in the most demanding moments. Playing with that intensity and keeping the clear idea of being more aggressive was key to closing the match against a rival of this level."

The performance of Flavio Cobolli at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 leaves more than just a prestigious victory: it reflects a player who is starting to understand when and how to impose his tennis in decisive moments. Against a rival of Daniil Medvedev's hierarchy, the Italian not only resisted but also took a step forward when the match demanded it, an unequivocal sign of competitive maturity on the rise. There are reasons to dream of something big in this clay court tour on his part.

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