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Flavio Cobolli news
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The gist
Flavio Cobolli rallied from two sets down to beat Francisco Comesana 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The No. 5 seed's first career comeback from 0-2 keeps his Grand Slam hopes.
Background
Cobolli, seeded No. 5, entered the US Open after reaching the French Open final and cracking the top 10. The men's draw lost top-ranked Jannik Sinner to injury and Novak Djokovic to an early exit, raising expectations for Cobolli. He nearly lost in the first round to unseeded Francisco Comesana before staging a dramatic five-set comeback.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026Cobolli trailed Comesana two sets to love, then won the next three sets to win 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in 4 hours, 12 minutes.
- Sep 2, 2026Reports highlight Cobolli's new approach to pressure and his first career two-set comeback.
- Sep 3, 2026Cobolli is scheduled to face Tristan Schoolkate in the second round.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ATP Tour noted Cobolli had previously lost all eight majors when trailing two sets to love, making this comeback a career first.
- Public
- Cobolli joked that 'people pay for everything now' when asked about being a player people want to see.