ATP Flavio Cobolli US Open 2026

Cobolli and one of the highlights of the year: "I had tried it twice in my life"

Pedro de Pablos - 4 Sep 2026
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Cobolli on one of the highlights of the year: "I had tried it twice in my life." Source: Getty Images.

Flavio Cobolli had to put on his working overalls to overcome Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of the US Open 2026. After coming back from 2 sets down for the first time in his career in the first round, the Italian tennis player has faced difficulties again today, although he had time to star in one of the best points of the year, something he discussed in the post-match press conference. 

 

 

When he was tied at one set with Schoolkate, Flavio invented a between-the-legs lob that will likely win the point of the tournament, and who knows, maybe even of the year. A work of art he had barely practiced before. "It's something you have to do because the ball comes very fast and I wasn't prepared. I thought it was the opportunity to hit a winner with the between-the-legs shot and I tried it, so today I was very lucky. I think I've never tried it in matches. Maybe I've attempted it twice in my life (smiling). Today I tried it for the third time, and it was great to see the ball go in. I don't think I'll try it again in upcoming matches, but I will practice it because maybe it will help improve my game," he concluded.

Cobolli, with Turin as a goal

In addition, Cobolli also emphasized his goal for this season, which is none other than to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin after a year in which he has taken a step up in his tennis and demonstrated that he has everything needed to be one of the top names on the circuit and compete for all titles. "For this year, everyone knows my goal. I think it's pretty simple: my goal is to be in Turin, and I'm doing everything I can to achieve it." For now, in the live ranking, the Italian player is already the number 5 in the world, while in the Race to Turin, he is number 4, so he has a very good chance of making it.

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