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Alexander Zverev opens up on friendship with Flavio Cobolli

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Alexander Zverev’s 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.

Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP via Getty Images Alexander Zverev’s 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. What Alexander Zverev said about Flavio Cobolli after their match Photo by Mauricio Paiz/NurPhoto via Getty Images 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. “No revenge,” Zverev said.

“I love Flavio. ” He added: “He’s one of my favourite guys on tour. He knows that.

I have a great relationship with him, a great relationship with his father. “You know, this is sport. Sport can change very, very quickly.