Wimbledon quarterfinalist Flavio Cobolli experienced a housing predicament for the second consecutive year, leading him to jokingly ask spectators for a place to stay after his victory on No. 1 Court.
Cobolli, who reached the quarterfinals of the tournament for the second year running, admitted that his team had encountered an issue with their accommodation in southwest London. Following his win over Alex de Minaur, he shared his concerns during the on-court interview. "But first we have to find one because actually we don't have a house," Cobolli said. "We have luggage in the whole house now and we have to find one. Maybe you guys have a house here in Wimbledon?"
The situation was resolved when an Italian family offered Cobolli and his team a house for the week. "My grandfather helped us to find a solution for tonight," Cobolli later told reporters. "But we found a solution for all the week, I hope. An Italian family gave us all a house here in Wimbledon, so it's really cool. I will say thanks to them, when I see them."
Last year, Cobolli also faced a similar issue when his accommodation contract was not renewed. He had to move houses before his third-round match against Novak Djokovic.
Despite his accommodation troubles, Cobolli has had a successful run at Wimbledon. He has already secured at least £480,000 in prize money. Wimbledon increased its prize pot by 20 percent this year, now totaling £64.2 million, with a guaranteed £80,000 for a first-round loser.
Cobolli is known for his candid interviews. After his first-round win, he humorously suggested he wanted to "hit something," likely his father and coach Stefano. Following his victory over Karen Khachanov, he shared details about stomach issues that affected his first set, which he lost 6-0 in 18 minutes.
His on-court celebrations have also drawn attention. After beating Khachanov, he performed Matheus Cunha's surfboard celebration. Following his win against de Minaur, Cobolli emulated Cristiano Ronaldo's "siu" celebration, expressing his admiration for the footballer. "I love his celebration. I love him," Cobolli said. "I will cheer for Portugal tonight because of Ronaldo."