Alexander Zverev continues his strong performance at the Masters 1000, defeating Flavio Cobolli in Madrid to reach the semi-finals. Zverev has a perfect record against Cobolli, winning all three of their encounters.
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Alexander Zverevās strong run at the Masters 1000 level is continuing, following his win over Flavio Cobolli in Madrid.
The 28-year-old, who has already won this event twice, looked comfortable as he reached the semi-finals. Zverev also holds a solid record against Cobolli, having won all three of their previous meetings.
Cobolli was ranked 40th before this tournament but is expected to move up after his impressive run in Madrid.
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Speaking to Tennis TV while still on court, the German was asked whether this felt like payback, after Cobolli had beaten him in Munich just last month.
āNo revenge,ā Zverev said. āI love Flavio.ā
He added: āHeās one of my favourite guys on tour. He knows that. I have a great relationship with him, a great relationship with his father.
āYou know, this is sport. Sport can change very, very quickly.
āIn Munich he played a great match; I didnāt play a very good match. Today maybe it was the opposite. I played an amazing first set, he didnāt play an amazing first set.
āIn sports itās like that and definitely happy with the win.ā
There has been a lot of focus on Jannik Sinnerās recent success at the Masters 1000 level, but Zverev has quietly put together an impressive stretch himself, even though he hasnāt lifted a trophy since Paris in 2024.
His win over Cobolli marked his fifth straight semi-final appearance at this level, a milestone that puts him alongside Sinner in the history books.
Alexander Zverev has won all three of his previous meetings against Flavio Cobolli.
Flavio Cobolli had an impressive run in Madrid and is expected to move up in the rankings after the tournament.
Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters 1000.
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Zverev and Sinner are now the first players ever to reach the semi-finals of five or more consecutive ATP Masters 1000 events. And with both still in the draw, a showdown between them in Madrid remains a real possibility.
This run underlines not just Zverevās quality but also his consistency. Even without titles to show for it recently, he keeps pushing deep into tournaments and isnāt letting setbacks throw him off course.
He faces youngster Alexander Blockx next for a place in the final.
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