Flavio Cobolli overcomes nerves to reach French Open quarterfinals

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Flavio Cobolli overcomes nerves to reach French Open quarterfinals
Summary

Flavio Cobolli advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open after a challenging fourth-round match against Zachary Svajda. Cobolli led 6-2, 6-3, 6-7(3), 5-2 before experiencing a physical decline, ultimately securing the win in a tiebreak. The match reflected the heightened psychological pressure on players this tournament, particularly for lower-ranked ones facing unexpected opportunities. As upsets shape the tournament draw, Cobolli highlighted the difficulties of managing nerves during critical moments.

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  • Cobolli leads 6-2, 6-3, 6-7(3), 5-2 before winning in tiebreak.
  • Psychological factors play a key role in player performance.
  • This year's tournament features many upsets among top seeds.
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PARIS — On Monday at the French Open, fans on Court Philippe-Chatrier received an unexpected message from the clay below. “I almost s— my pants,” men’s quarterfinalist Flavio Cobolli said, after the 24-year-old Italian’s fourth-round win over American Zachary Svajda became more complicated than he, or the crowd, had expected. Cobolli led Svajda 6-2, 6-3, 6-7(3), 5-2 when his body started to betray him. Groundstrokes started flying long. His serves slowed down. His feet no longer moved to the pla

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