Italian Star Cobolli to Face Tiafoe in Mexico

Flavio Cobolli

Cobolli books Tiafoe meeting after tough win Cobolli beats Kecmanovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-4 in Acapulco.

“I was a little bit lucky at the end, because at the crucial points sometimes...”

Flavio Cobolli edges Kecmanovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-4, sets up Acapulco final vs Tiafoe. The Italian came back from 1-3 down in the decider.

Cobolli's won five of six games to turn it around.

“I think we both played an amazing match,” Cobolli said.

“I was a little bit lucky at the end, because at the crucial points sometimes you need luck. I'm really proud of myself because it wasn't easy to come back.”

The 23-year-old from Florence fended off two break points at 3-3 in the third, saving both with forehand winners.

Forza Flavio 💪@cobollifla is the third Italian semi-finalist in Acapulco history thanks to his 7-6 6-1 win over Wu. #AMT2026 pic.twitter.com/kZicPTF771

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 27, 2026

Unable to serve out the match at 5-3, he broke Kecmanovic in the next game to secure the victory over the Serbian, who had beaten world number four Alexander Zverev in the second round.