Strong crash of a top-10 after failing four match-balls: the results of the day

Absent due to injury Jannik Sinner, Flavio Cobolli is well placed for Italian representation in the ATP Finals in Turinthe ‘masters’ tournament that will bring together the eight best tennis players of the season from November 15 to 22.

Cobolli, who played in his first final this year grand slamlost in Roland Garros in view of Alexander Zverevcurrently occupies the No. 5 in the Racethe current year’s ranking that will decide the eight chosen for the Masters.

Flavio had a good chance to get more points in the ATP indoor Lyon (France)but he suffered a strong setback in the semifinals by wasting four match-balls before giving up (4-6, 6-2, 7-5) against his compatriot Lorenzo Musettiwhich will be played this Sunday for the title against Taylor Fritzstill with options to get into the ATP Finals.

“It’s really difficult to play against a friend like Flavius. I know how important this match was for him, but at the same time, since I haven’t played in many tournaments, having the opportunity to reach a final and get back into shape means a lot to me. “I fought until the end and, probably, we both deserved to win,” he said. Musetti.

The French Arthur FilsNo. 7 in the Race, has also suffered a setback by falling in the semifinals of the Brussels ATP versus the German Jan-Lennard Struff6-4, 6-7 (7) and 7-6 (5).