Flavio Cobolli admits team called him out after WC Arthur Fery loss

Flavio Cobolli admitted on Monday that his team told him he wasn’t humble enough after his Wimbledon defeat to Arthur Fery.

On 1 July, the 22-year-old Italian lost to Great Britain’s Arthur Fery in straight sets at the Wimbledon Championships.

What happened in the match?

Cobolli, seeded 28th, faced Arthur Fery in the second round. The British wildcard edged past the Italian 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3 in just under two hours. Fery broke twice in the opening set and saved three set points in the second-set tiebreak to take the match.

Why the team’s feedback matters

After the loss, Cobolli said his team told him he wasn’t humble enough in defeat. The Italian, who turned pro in 2021, added that the feedback was direct but fair. He’s now looking to regroup ahead of his next event.

What comes next for Cobolli?

Cobolli will head to Hamburg for the ATP 500 event starting 14 July. The Italian, ranked 42nd in the world, will look to bounce back after a tough Wimbledon exit. His next challenge comes just two weeks after his grass-court run ended early.

How Cobolli has grown this season

Cobolli has made steady progress in 2025, cracking the top 50 for the first time in May. His run to the fourth round at Roland Garros in June showed his clay-court strength. Now, he’ll aim to translate that form to hard courts in Hamburg.