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Flavio Cobolli

Zverev explains what tactic he used to get back at Cobolli. Source: Punto de Break

Zverev explains what tactic he used to get back at Cobolli

They faced each other a few weeks ago in Munich, and the Italian emerged victorious there. Tonight, in the quarterfinals of Madrid, the match between Zverev and Cobolli took a different turn.

Order of Play for Thursday, April 30 at Madrid Open 2026: Ruud - Blockx, Zverev - Cobolli, and the women's semifinals. Photo: Getty Images

Thursday, April 30th Order of Play at Madrid Open 2026: Ruud - Blockx, Zverev - Cobolli, and the women's semifinals

Flavio Cobolli beats Medvedev in Madrid. Photo: gettyimages

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

The Italian is exultant after his meritorious victory over Daniil Medvedev at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, which allows him to meet Zverev in the quarterfinals.

Cobolli: "He played one of the best games of my life". Source: Getty

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

The Italian defeated Zverev to reach the final at the ATP 500 in Munich and broke down in tears as soon as the match ended, remembering the passing of a friend.