Flavio Cobolli stands to be one of the most rapidly growing Italian tennis stars. The 21-year-old, who has defeated formidable opponents like Rafael Nadal on the clay court at a very young age, has been blooming under the management of his father, Stefano Cobolli. While her mother also played a crucial role in propelling him into the tennis scene, here’s everything to explore about his parents.
Stefano Cobolli, the father of rising ATP star Flavio Cobolli, is not just a dad but a former tennis player himself. Being based in La Spezia, Stefano started his career as a professional player in 1995 and gained recognition among countless fans as he climbed to a career-high ranking of 236.
Looking at the notable feats he achieved throughout his journey as a player, the victory over Magnus Norman at the Umag Open in Croatia in 1998 stands as one of the most memorable ones. While Stefano’s professional career had its highs, he still wasn’t able to crack the Grand Slam code.
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Flávio Cobolli now got a better career high than his father and he is happy about that ahah. pic.twitter.com/CHXRD3G88d
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 18, 2021
However, now that he’s using his own experiences to assist Flavio in paving the right way toward success, it seems like the partnership is going in the right direction. Handling the role of a coach at the Rome Tennis Academy, Stefano is all in when it comes to guiding his son in the right direction.
On the other hand, information about his mother is limited. According to the reports, she has always preferred privacy despite his son’s consistent progress in the world of tennis. Blocking information from the other side, Flavio rarely mentions her in the media. However, her presence is felt in the background, as she continues to support her son and husband as they battle through challenges to make their way into the competitive sport.
The moment when Flavio Cobolli rushed into the stands to hug his father!
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The 2024 season marked one of the most crucial moments in Flavio Cobolli’s journey as he debuted at the Australian Open. While he wasn’t in the top 200, as he entered the major tournament, Cobolli had to pave his way through the qualifiers, which he fluently managed to do.
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After winning a hard-fought battle against Nicolas Jarry that extended to five long sets, Cobolli uniquely celebrated his victory. Giving fans the exact idea of the bond between him and his father, the ATP star ran towards the stands to embrace his father, who always supported him on this journey.
As he continues to cross more milestones in the tennis scene, there are multiple stories to be unveiled about his connection with Senior Cobolli.