Jasmine Paolini and Flavio Cobolli are carrying Italian hopes at Wimbledon as the tournament enters its second week on July 6, 2026.
Both players have reached the round of 16 and are targeting spots in the quarterfinals.
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Paolini advanced after defeating Greece's Maria Sakkari.
She now faces 29th seed Alexandra Eala from the Philippines, aiming to replicate her 2024 run to the final.
During her victory on Centre Court, Paolini was aware of Roger Federer watching from the stands.
"It was difficult to play and stay concentrated knowing that my lifelong idol was in the stands watching me," she said.
"Every now and then I told myself not to think about it and stay focused on the match."
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Federer acknowledged her comment with a smile and a gesture of thanks.
In the men's singles, Cobolli reached the round of 16 after a long match against Russia's Karen Khachanov.
He will next face fifth seed Alex de Minaur from Australia.
Italian doubles pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, seeded fourth, are also in action. They will play the 14th-seeded duo of Austin Krajicek and Nikola Mektic.
Other notable matches include second seed Alexander Zverev against Jiri Lehecka, and sixth seed Taylor Fritz facing Alexander Bublik.
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The draw has opened up following the exits of Rybakina, Swiatek, and Anisimova.
