Flavio Cobolli’s impressive run at Wimbledon came to an end in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to Novak Djokovic. The Italian fought valiantly over three hours and eleven minutes but ultimately fell to the seasoned Serbian, who staged a comeback after dropping the opening set.
Cobolli started strong, clinching the first set in a tense tiebreak 7-6(6). However, Djokovic shifted gears in the second set, dominating with a 6-2 win to level the match. The third set saw both players struggle under the glare of the sun, but Djokovic secured a crucial break late on to take it 7-5 and take a 2-1 lead.
The fourth set was tightly contested, with Cobolli holding serve and showing resilience. Yet, Djokovic broke at 4-4, then served out the match 6-4 to book his place in the semifinals.
This victory marks Djokovic’s fourteenth Wimbledon semifinal appearance, where he will now face compatriot Jannik Sinner. Meanwhile, Cobolli’s tournament run has been a standout performance, signaling his potential on the big stage.
