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Cobolli Aims for Turin ATP Finals in 2026
1 Oct
Summary
- Cobolli targets ATP Finals in Turin, currently fifth in 2026 Race.
- Lorenzo Musetti withdrew from Beijing due to a finger fracture.
- Berrettini and Darderi will represent Italy in Musetti's absence.
Flavio Cobolli, seeded fourth, is a strong contender for the 2026 ATP Finals in Turin, currently ranking fifth in the Race. He is set to compete in the ATP 500 event in Beijing starting September 30, 2026, facing Roman Safiullin in his debut. Cobolli expressed his strong desire to qualify for Turin, a long-held dream, emphasizing his confidence from recent successes and readiness for the upcoming tournaments in Asia and Europe.
Italy's tennis landscape sees a significant change with Lorenzo Musetti's withdrawal from the Beijing tournament due to a fracture in his right ring finger. Consequently, Matteo Berrettini and Luciano Darderi will carry the Italian hopes. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev are considered top favorites for the Beijing title, with Alcaraz seeking his first win after a wrist injury. Cobolli holds a 1021-point lead over the first reserve, Jodar, highlighting his strong position for Turin qualification.
