After securing a fourth-round victory at Wimbledon against Alex de Minaur, Flavio Cobolli surprised everyone by revealing that he still needed to find accommodation for the remainder of the tournament. Cobolli defeated his Australian opponent in straight sets in a match that experienced two interruptions due to medical incidents in the crowd.
As the first player to secure a spot in the quarter-finals from the bottom half of the draw, Cobolli awaits the winner between Arthur Fery and Grigor Dimitrov. However, his immediate concern is finding a place to stay, ideally in time to watch the Spain vs Portugal World Cup match on Monday evening.
In a post-match interview, Cobolli expressed his desire to catch the World Cup game but mentioned the challenge of not having a place to stay yet. The tennis player, known for his passion for football, also shared a lighthearted moment with De Minaur during a break, praising his opponent’s playing style while jokingly mentioning a previous interview where he humorously threatened to hit his father and coach.
Despite the playful banter, Cobolli and his father maintain a strong relationship, with the player looking forward to a home-cooked meal of pasta with tomato and onions once they secure accommodation. The match against De Minaur was closer than the scoreline suggested, with both players exchanging breaks before a crucial moment in the second set.
De Minaur’s fiancée, Katie Boulter, was in attendance wearing an England football shirt, celebrating the national team’s recent success in the World Cup. Wimbledon 2026 tickets are now available for purchase with VIP access offered by Seat Unique.
