Lucia Bronzetti and Flavio Cobolli delivered a stunning performance in Bari, defeating France to send Italy into its first-ever Hopman Cup final. The mixed team tournament, held at the Fiera del Levante, saw the Italian duo overcome Chloé Paquet and Richard Gasquet in straight matches.
Bronzetti Battles Through a Grueling Opener
Bronzetti faced a tough challenge against Paquet, eventually prevailing in a dramatic match tie-break. After winning the first set 6-4, she missed two match points in the second, which Paquet snatched 7-6. The deciding set was a nail-biter, with Bronzetti clinching it 10-8 after two hours and fifteen minutes of intense play. Despite nerves and missed opportunities, she held firm to secure the win.
Cobolli Dominates Veteran Gasquet
Cobolli followed up with a commanding performance against the 39-year-old Gasquet. He breezed through the first set 6-2 and sealed the second 6-4, showcasing superior form and tactical precision. A decisive break in the ninth game of the second set ensured Italy’s clean sweep over France.
Eyes on the Final
With this victory, Italy topped its group and advanced to the final, where it will face the winner from the other pool—still undecided among Spain, Canada, and Greece. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, and the Italian team is riding high on momentum and national pride.
Flavio Cobolli in 2025
At the moment ranked no.19 (career-high), Flavio played his last match on the 9th of July when he lost to world no.6 Novak Djokovic 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Presently, during this year Flavio has managed to achieve a 24-18 record. The Italian has won 2 titles in 2025 in Bucharest and Hamburg.