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Tennis Stars Eye Top 10 Breakthrough in Rome
11 May
Summary
- Cobolli and Lehecka are close to achieving their Top 10 ATP ranking debut.
- Both players are currently ranked 12th and 13th in the live rankings.
- Reaching the Rome final is crucial for their Top 10 aspirations.
Italian player Flavio Cobolli and Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka are nearing a significant career achievement: a debut within the ATP's Top 10 rankings. As of May 11, 2026, both players are positioned just outside this elite group, currently holding the 12th and 13 spots in the PIF ATP Live Rankings. Their continued presence in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tournament in Rome provides a prime opportunity to reach this milestone.
Cobolli, 23, has enjoyed a standout season, including an ATP 500 title in Acapulco and strong showings in other tournaments. Lehecka, 24, achieved his first ATP Masters 1000 final in Miami. Both players need to advance to the Rome final to have a realistic chance of breaking into the Top 10, especially with other top contenders still competing in the tournament.
