Cobolli: "Of course, I am not only thinking about taking it one match at a time, an opportunity has opened up for everyone"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 30 May 2026 | 15.55

Cobolli: "Of course I am not thinking only match by match, an opportunity has opened up for everyone"

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Flavio Cobolli knows that a unique opportunity is opening up for him in this Roland Garros 2026. The defeats of Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and other surprises at the Parisian Grand Slam are shifting the focus to other players, and one of them is the kid from Rome, especially after his decisive victory against Learner Tien (6-2, 6-2, 6-3).

Cobolli is fully aware of this, as he stated in the press conference after his win against Tien, openly acknowledging the great opportunity presented to all players at Roland Garros. He also highlighted the impact that last year's Davis Cup finals had on him.

Flavio Cobolli recognizes the historic opportunity of this Roland Garros 2026

"There's a different atmosphere, especially now that the two strongest players and Novak are out. As you walk through the locker room, you notice that an opportunity has opened up for everyone, and everyone is eager to seize it. We are all ready to fight for every point and try to achieve something significant from this tournament."

Successful Debut at Philippe Chatrier

"I'm very pleased with my performance, of course. Plus, it's my first victory on the central court of a Grand Slam, so it means a lot to me. Now, it's time to recover a bit, and I'm already thinking about the next match, which will be crucial. I believe I also played well because perhaps my opponent was somewhat tired from the effort of the past few days, which may have helped me today to advance to the next round."

About his upcoming opponent, Zachary Svajda

"He is from my generation. We played two years ago in Delray Beach. We know each other well, have trained together a couple of times, so I'll definitely have to study him even more because I have never played against him on clay and have not seen him play on this surface either."

"It's probably not his favorite surface either, but after winning these matches, I think he comes in with good feelings, especially on these courts. So, I'll have to be very focused for this match too."

The Davis Cup Finals, a turning point in his tennis career

"The Davis Cup matches helped me a lot in facing big stadiums and the pressure of playing in front of such a large audience. It gave me a lot of experience. The pressure you feel when you play for your country's jersey is never the same as playing just for yourself. But I believe it helped me better manage challenges and pressure, especially in highly tense matches."

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Great Focus in his Victory over Tien

"Generally, it's not my best quality, but today I knew that if I could stay focused, I could win the match. Moreover, winning in three sets was crucial looking ahead to the next encounter. That's why I tried my best in the third set too, to get off the court as soon as possible and have more recovery time."

The Chatrier Boxes are placed farther than usual

"The coaches are much happier this way because of the perspective and how they can view the match. That can help them. Yes, they are a bit distant, it's true, but in tennis, no two courts are the same, and you always have to find solutions. That's something I like. I don't see it as a negative, I believe it's a positive thing, and one must be prepared for it."

Nothing stops him from dreaming

"I have my routines and also my thoughts. As I mentioned before, I know there might be more of an opportunity here compared to other Grand Slams, even in comparison to Wimbledon, because this is the surface I like the most. So, dreaming is never wrong. Many here are dreaming, and it's only fair to do so. Ultimately, the one who dreams the most wins."

"Of course, I'm not just thinking one match at a time. I think many people see this tournament as a chance to have a new Grand Slam champion. There will definitely be a new Grand Slam champion. However, I don't want to dwell on that. I have another very tough match ahead," stated Flavio Cobolli who will give his all to become the new Grand Slam champion.

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