Flavio Cobolli, born on May 6, 2002, in Florence, Italy, is a professional tennis player who has risen steadily on the ATP Tour.
He turned pro in 2020 and made his ATP debut in 2021 at the Emilia-Romagna Open, where he secured his first main-draw win.
Cobolli initially gained prominence as a junior, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 8 and winning the 2020 French Open boys’ doubles title with Dominic Stricker.
In his professional career, Cobolli’s breakthrough came during the 2024 season.
He reached his first ATP Tour final at the Citi Open in Washington, defeating notable players like Ben Shelton and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina before finishing as runner-up to Sebastian Korda.
Siblings
Flavio has one sibling, a brother named Guglielmo.
However, compared to Cobolli, not much is known about Guglielmo including his personal pursuits.
Career
Cobolli’s early career was heavily influenced by his father, Stefano Cobolli, a former tennis player who introduced him to the sport.
He first gained international attention as a junior when he won the 2020 French Open boys’ doubles title alongside Dominic Stricker.
By the end of his junior career, he had climbed to a career-high junior ranking of No. 8 in the world. This strong foundation set the stage for his transition to professional tennis in 2020.
Cobolli made his ATP debut in 2021 at the Emilia-Romagna Open, where he earned his first main-draw victory against Marcos Giron.
That year, he also reached two Challenger finals and broke into the top 300 of the ATP rankings, finishing the season ranked No. 243.
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In 2022, Cobolli continued to build momentum by capturing his first Challenger title at the Zadar Open in Croatia, which helped him break into the top 150.
He also made his Masters debut at the Rome Masters, showcasing his ability to compete at higher levels of competition.
By 2023, Cobolli’s career reached new heights as he qualified for his first Grand Slam at the French Open and advanced to his first ATP quarterfinal at the BMW Open in Munich.
He also won another Challenger title at the Lisboa Belém Open and achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 rankings for the first time.
Despite facing setbacks, including an injury that prematurely ended his 2024 season, Cobolli has demonstrated resilience and determination throughout his career.
Accolades
Cobolli gained early recognition by winning the 2020 French Open boys’ doubles title alongside Dominic Stricker, which marked a significant milestone in his junior career.
As a professional, Cobolli made his ATP debut in 2021 and quickly began to make an impact on the Challenger circuit.
He won his first Challenger title at the 2022 Zadar Open in Croatia, which helped propel him into the top 150 of the ATP rankings.
His performance continued to improve, culminating in a career-high singles ranking of No. 30 achieved on September 30, 2024.
In 2024, Cobolli reached his first ATP Tour-level final at the Citi Open in Washington, where he defeated several higher-ranked players before finishing as the runner-up to Sebastian Korda.
He also made significant strides in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the third round of both the 2024 Australian Open and US Open, showcasing his ability to compete against top-tier opponents.
Additionally, Cobolli represented Italy in the Davis Cup, contributing to his team’s success by securing a win against Tallon Griekspoor.
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