Flavio Cobolli Stages Comeback at US Open After Early Setbacks

Flavio Cobolli made a remarkable comeback at the US Open, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Francisco Comesana in the first round. The match took place in a crowded Louis Armstrong Stadium, where rain had delayed play on outside courts.

Seeded No. 5, Cobolli had previously reached the French Open final earlier this year. He won the match with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, marking the first time in his career that he came back from two sets down.

Following his victory, Cobolli discussed the pressure of being a rising star in tennis, expressing his desire to embrace it rather than shy away. At just 24 years old, he is still seeking his first Grand Slam title and is adjusting to the spotlight, having recently participated in mixed doubles and exhibition events at the tournament.