Flavio Cobolli surprised everyone after defeating Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon, revealing his need to secure accommodations for the remainder of the tournament. The Italian player emerged victorious in straight sets in a match disrupted twice by medical emergencies among spectators.
Making his way to the quarter-finals in the lower half of the draw, Cobolli will face either Arthur Fery or Grigor Dimitrov. However, he now faces the immediate task of finding a place to stay, aiming to settle in before the upcoming World Cup match between Spain and Portugal on Monday night.
Expressing his excitement for the football event, Cobolli mentioned the urgency of finding accommodation before focusing on the game. The avid football enthusiast also shared a friendly moment with De Minaur during a break, acknowledging the challenging conditions of the match due to the hot weather.
Known for his unique post-match interviews, Cobolli had previously made headlines by jokingly threatening to hit his father and coach after a different match. Despite the playful banter, Cobolli and his father maintain a healthy relationship, with the player looking forward to enjoying a plate of pasta once they secure a place to stay.
The victory over De Minaur was a hard-fought battle with both players exchanging breaks, culminating in a crucial moment when the Australian failed to serve out the second set. De Minaur’s fiancée, Katie Boulter, was present in the stands wearing an England football shirt, celebrating England’s World Cup quarter-final qualification following their win against Mexico.
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