Italy have the greatest current contingent of tennis players – and the nation has the titles to prove it.
On the women’s side, Italy have won two consecutive Billie Jean King Cup titles and are ranked as the number one nation in the world.
Jasmine Paolini remains the figurehead of women’s tennis in Italy, alongside Sara Errani and Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
The nation’s men have won three consecutive Davis Cup titles and are also ranked as the number one nation.
Last year, the Italian Davis Cup team won the title despite the absence of Jannik Sinner.
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Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli led the way, both winning all three of their matches during the final tournament stage.
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, remains the best Italian player on the men’s side, as demonstrated by his recent triumphs in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo.
In a recent interview, Cobolli has discussed how Sinner’s success has impacted his fellow Italians on the ATP Tour.
Flavio Cobolli says Jannik Sinner success is reducing the pressure on Italian tennis players
Cobolli discussed the impact of Sinner’s success in an interview with Eurosport Germany.
“I read the interview in which Lorenzo [Musetti] said that this takes away some of our pressure,” Cobolli said, as reported by Punto de Break. “Because, with Jannik, we have someone who wins a tournament almost every week.
“It’s true,” the Italian concluded.
Cobolli went on to expand upon his point, noting the changing expectations that have come with greater success amongst Italian tennis players.
“Nowadays, if you reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, at home it is often considered something normal,” he said. “And it’s a shame.
“Everyone has seen that Italy has won the Davis Cup three times in a row and that I have won the title in Acapulco.
“Let’s be clear: we are very happy with this situation and with these successes. It’s fantastic that things are like this.”
Sinner, who won his first Monte Carlo title this week, has regained the world number one spot from Carlos Alcaraz.
The Italian is scheduled to return to competitive play at the Madrid Open. However, he is yet to confirm his participation.
As for Flavio Cobolli, he is currently competing in Munich, Germany.
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Cobolli, the world number 16, is looking to win his second ATP Tour title of the year in Munich.
The Italian impressed in Germany, defeating Diego Dedura and Zizou Bergs in his first two rounds.
On Friday, Cobolli will play Vit Kopriva for a place in the Munich Open semi-finals.
If Cobolli emerges victorious, he will play Alexander Zverev or Francisco Cerundolo in the last four.
The 23-year-old has a 0-2 record against Zverev. He has never played Cerundolo on the ATP Tour.
Flavio Cobolli vs Alexander Zverev on the ATP Tour
- 2025 Roland Garros: Zverev won 6-2, 7-6, 6-1
- 2025 Halle Open: Zverev won 6-4, 7-6
Should Cobolli reach the final, he would likely play Ben Shelton or Joao Fonseca.
