World No. 10 Flavio Cobolli overturned a first-set deficit against Argentina's Mariano Navone in his Wimbledon opening match on Tuesday before play was suspended due to darkness at 9 PM local time.
The Italian bounced back to lead 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 on the outer courts of the All England Club, with the match scheduled to resume the following day.
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Cobolli's Confidence on Grass
Prior to his opening match, Cobolli expressed confidence regarding the tournament's unique surface, noting that the court conditions contrast with other grass-court events.
"I think the grass here is not normal; it is completely different from that of all the tournaments we play before Wimbledon.
It is much slower, and you can play much more, so I believe that can help me bring out my best tennis," explained Cobolli.
The Italian, who reached the Roland Garros final earlier in the season, felt highly comfortable on the London courts during his quarterfinal run against Novak Djokovic last year.
"I did it last year, and I hope to achieve it again, even do better.
The transition from clay to grass is tricky, but I like it more and more, and gradually one gets used to it," stated Cobolli.
Pressure and Preparation
Despite mounting expectations following his entry into the world top 10, Cobolli maintained that he remains focused on replicating his preparation rather than dwelling on the pressure of results.
"I don't feel any kind of pressure. I already have enough with myself to add more due to results.
