Flavio Cobolli Reaches First Wimbledon Grand Slam Quarterfinal

Flavio Cobolli, the 23-year-old Italian tennis player, reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon 2025 after a hard-fought victory over former US Open champion Marin Cilic. Cobolli won in four sets, showcasing resilience by saving set points and prevailing in a final set tiebreak, and is set to rise to a career-high ATP ranking near No. 19 or 20. His breakthrough run at Wimbledon marks a significant milestone, having previously never advanced beyond the third round in a major, and he credits improved off-court conditions, including finding better lodgings, for his strong performance. Coached by his father Stefano, himself a former professional player, Cobolli expressed deep emotion and pride in achieving a lifelong dream and emphasized his desire to enjoy every point in the tournament. The victory over Cilic, whom he has now beaten multiple times in Grand Slams, was particularly notable given Cilic’s past successes on grass and his higher profile. Cobolli is preparing for a challenging quarterfinal against seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, aiming to continue his impressive run on grass despite being viewed primarily as a clay-court specialist.