Flavio Cobolli delivered one of the most memorable performances of his career in Bologna, coming from a set and a break down to defeat Spain’s Jaume Munar 1-6, 7-6(5), 7-5. The 23-year-old Italian showed resilience and composure, igniting the home crowd as he turned the match around. The win sealed Italy’s 2-0 triumph over Spain, clinching their third straight Davis Cup crown.
Audience records in Italy
Italian broadcasters reported that Cobolli’s match drew the highest viewership of the Davis Cup Finals outside of those featuring Jannik Sinner, who has become the nation’s most-watched tennis star. The thrilling nature of Cobolli’s comeback, combined with the stakes of securing the title, captivated millions of viewers across the country.
Cobolli’s reaction
After the match, Cobolli struggled to put his emotions into words. “Impossible to describe how I actually felt,” he admitted, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the victory. His performance not only secured Italy’s place in history but also elevated his own profile as a rising star in Italian tennis.
The significance of the win
Italy’s triumph marked the first time the nation has won three consecutive Davis Cup titles in the modern era. The victory also highlighted the depth of Italian tennis, with Cobolli stepping into the spotlight alongside established figures like Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner.
A growing national passion
The surge in audience numbers reflects the growing popularity of tennis in Italy, driven by recent successes on the international stage. Cobolli’s win against Munar has added to the momentum, inspiring fans and reinforcing Italy’s reputation as a powerhouse in the sport.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Now the world no.2, Sinner played his last match on the 16th of November when he defeated world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5
in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 25th career title.Presently, during this year the Italian has a compiled 58-6 match record. Sinner clinched 6 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Italian was the finalist in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Flavio Cobolli in 2025
Currently the world no.22, Flavio played his last match on the 23rd of November when he defeated world no.43 Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-7(5) 7-6 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Cobolli has a compiled 36-29 win-loss record. Cobolli conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Bucharest and Hamburg.
Jannik Sinner and Flavio Cobolli faced off just on 1 occasion. Their record is 1-0 for Sinner.