Roman Burruchaga upsets top-seeded Flavio Cobolli in Umag

Roman Andres Burruchaga shocked the tennis world on July 15, 2026, by defeating top-seeded Flavio Cobolli in the Umag ATP tournament. The Argentine qualifier, ranked 118th, overcame the Italian 6-4, 7-6(5) in a hard-fought match that lasted nearly two hours.

What happened in the match?

Burruchaga, who had never faced Cobolli before, broke the Italian's serve twice in the first set. The 23-year-old Argentine held his nerve in the second set, saving two set points before winning the tiebreak. Cobolli, the 20th-ranked player in the world, struggled with his first serve, winning only 58% of points behind it.

Why this upset matters for Flavio Cobolli

This loss marks Cobolli's first defeat in Umag, where he had won his previous three matches. The Italian was aiming to build momentum ahead of the summer hardcourt season. Instead, he'll need to regroup after this unexpected setback.

What's next for Cobolli?

The defeat ends Cobolli's campaign in Umag, but he'll have little time to dwell on it. The Italian is scheduled to compete in the Hamburg European Open next week, where he'll look to bounce back from this disappointing result.