Flavio Cobolli, the No.9 seed at Wimbledon, made a startling revelation live on BBC after defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals: he has nowhere to stay for the remainder of the tournament. The Italian star, who is the first man to book his spot in the last eight from the bottom half of the draw, said he urgently needs to find accommodation—ideally in time to watch the World Cup match between Spain and Portugal on Monday night.
Cobolli's On-Court Admission
In his on-court interview after the match, Cobolli said: There is World Cup, I want to see Spain vs Portugal so I think I'll go early to the house but first we have to find one because actually we don't have a house.
The match was interrupted twice due to medical emergencies in the crowd, and Cobolli also shared a lighthearted moment with his opponent during one break. I love him, how he plays, I don't love to play with him,
he said with a laugh. Out of respect we had a bit of a chat here on the break and he told me I had to respect what happened there because it's really hot, we were lucky to finish with only two [stoppages].
Next Opponent and Match Details
Cobolli will face either Arthur Fery or Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals. The match against De Minaur was played under extreme heat, with players seeking shade during stoppages. The BBC broadcast the match live, and Cobolli's comments have drawn attention to the logistical challenges players face during the tournament.
