Flavio Cobolli is becoming one of the standout names of this Roland Garros 2026. In an edition full of surprises, he is showcasing great consistency, along with solid gameplay, which has propelled him to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Parisian tournament, although he faced a tough challenge against Zachary Svajda, who came close to turning the tide in a match Cobolli seemed to have under control to a fifth set.
Nevertheless, the Italian managed to regain control in time and closed out the match, which was becoming precarious, with a score of 6-2, 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(5). In the press conference following his victory, he discussed the difficulties he encountered in the third and fourth sets, as well as his real chances of winning the tournament.

Flavio Cobolli and the Challenges of Closing out a Grand Slam Match
"I am very happy to reach my first quarterfinals here at Roland Garros. It means a lot to me. I was a bit nervous about closing out the match today. As I said before, this tournament holds great significance for me. Sometimes it isn't easy to close out a match, especially when you are ahead on the scoreboard like today. But I think Zachary also played very well after the second set. That's how tennis goes; it's unique to play because of that. In the end, I am happy, and that's what truly matters."
"A match in the fourth round, serving to close it out is not easy. Especially because I had never played the fourth round here before, so it was my first time and experience isn't abundant. Sometimes you have to go through this moment to have more opportunities in the next match."
Everything Changes at the Decisive Moment of the Match
"The ball is the same, the shots are the same, the courts are the same. What changes is in the mind and the heart. When the match is almost over, you start thinking a bit too much, and that becomes a problem for my character because I don't like to overthink. I just want to play and give my best in tennis. But if I think too much, especially when nervous, I start playing differently. Additionally, the court conditions were challenging."
Avoided Frustration and Continued to Fight
"I tried to stay positive. I started to get a little nervous with the team, but I tried to play my tennis as hard as possible. I also took my time after each point. I was somewhat tired from the previous three sets, so I just played my tennis, and in the end, it worked out."
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Not Seen as the Favorite
"No. I just want to enjoy the tournament and the match. It's an incredible honor to play at Chatrier, it's a dream for me, and I want to keep it open."
No Physical Issues Before the Quarterfinals
"I feel very good, I didn't have any issues even though it was tough to get here. Now I am a bit tired, but it's normal. The pressure was high, and I expended a lot physically, but I feel very good."
One Step Away from Entering the Top 10 Before Facing Auger-Aliassime or Alejandro Tabilo
"It's a strong feeling. I am used to celebrating the best ranking. There is always a toast when you reach your best position, and that gives me great satisfaction. About the upcoming opponents, both are very strong, one left-handed and the other right-handed. I think both deserve to be here, perhaps one has played a bit less than the other and is fresher today," concludes a Flavio Cobolli who is starting to look like a favorite at this Roland Garros 2026.
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