During the interview, Cobolli was momentarily interrupted by the unexpected arrival of his close friend, Italian soccer player Edoardo Bove, in London.
"Excuse me, but Edoardo Bove just appeared right in front of me, here in London. I didn't know he was coming: he gave me yet another wonderful surprise...
He's my angel on earth, and I'm lucky to have him. The accident brought us even closer.
I trust Edo: I tell him everything, I ask for his help. I have him tattooed on my skin.
I like his humility and generosity, qualities I see in myself too," said Cobolli.
Cobolli also offered high praise for fellow Italian player Jannik Sinner, emphasizing that Sinner's historic success has sparked a major tennis boom across Italy without diminishing the country's love for football.
"Jannik is doing things we've never seen before, but I believe there's room for everyone. For him, for me, for Arnaldi, Berrettini, Musetti.
But also for the others: Italy's tennis team has a deep bench. In fact, the fans should support everyone, even the very young: we're genuine, pure guys.
I feel the warmth of the fans, but there's only one Sinner: his example can't be replicated.
Now, reaching the quarterfinals of a Slam seems ordinary, but it's not at all.
Sinner has brought this tennis boom, and now the sports closest to Italians' hearts are two, but it's not true that Italian football is less loved.
I'm football's number one fan," explained Cobolli.
