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Drama in Vienna: Cobolli withdraws in tears a month before the ATP Finals

Fernando Murciego - 29 Oct 2026
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Drama in Vienna: Cobolli withdraws in tears one month before the ATP Finals. Source: TennisTV

The Italian derby between Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli in the round of 16 of the ATP 500 in Vienna ended in the most bitter way possible. With a score of 5-2 in favor of Berrettini, Cobolli was forced to retire in tears, leaving one of the most heart-wrenching images of the day on the ATP tour.

The young Italian could not contain his emotions during the changeover. Visibly affected, he broke down in tears as concern swept over the court. His opponent, compatriot, and good friend tried to console him by approaching his bench to offer support in this particularly tough moment. A scene that reminded us that, beyond competition, there are also personal ties that make such situations much more painful than a loss.

Cobolli was wearing a significant bandage on the upper part of his left thigh, a worrying sign in the final stages of the match. Ultimately, he could not continue and had to leave the match when the score was 5-2 in favor of Berrettini. As of now, the exact extent of his physical issues is unknown, nor is it clear how much time he may need to recover.

Cobolli's concern for the ATP Finals

The withdrawal comes at a particularly delicate moment for Cobolli, who is immersed in the battle to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. The Italian is fighting to secure a spot among the season's best, and any physical setback could affect his upcoming weeks of competition.

The uncertainty now focuses on determining the severity of the injury and whether he will be able to return in time to face the crucial stretch of the calendar. Beyond his qualification chances, the priority will be to recover and be fit to compete if he secures a spot for the Turin event. Let’s hope the coming days bring good news for the future of the Italian.

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