Flavio Cobolli Reaches Acapulco Final, Continues Italian Tennis Surge

Acapulco, Mexico – February 28, 2026 – Flavio Cobolli of Italy has advanced to the final of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in a hard-fought three-set match 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-4. The 23-year-old’s victory marks his fourth ATP Tour final and continues a strong run for Italian men’s tennis.

Cobolli Battles Past Kecmanovic in Thrilling Semifinal

The match, lasting two hours and 26 minutes, saw Cobolli overcome a mid-match dip to secure the win. After taking the first set in a tiebreak, Kecmanovic responded strongly to level the match. In a decisive third set, Cobolli found his form again, breaking his opponent’s serve and ultimately closing out the match after saving break points at a crucial moment. Cobolli finished the match with an impressive 37 winners.

“We played an incredible match,” Cobolli said after the win. “I’m really happy to be in the final for the first time here in Mexico. I think we both played an amazing match. I was a little bit lucky at the end, because at the crucial points sometimes you need luck. I’m really proud of myself because it wasn’t straightforward to come back.”

Third ATP 500 Final for Cobolli

This result sees Cobolli become the third Italian to reach at least three ATP 500 finals, joining Jannik Sinner (9 finals) and Fabio Fognini (3 finals). He currently holds a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 20 as of February 2, 2026 and a peak ranking of No. 17 achieved on July 28, 2025. Source

Acapulco Final Opponent

Cobolli will face either eighth-seeded Frances Tiafoe or Brandon Nakashima in the final. A victory in Acapulco could spot him surpass his current career-high ranking of No. 17.

Kecmanovic’s Run Ends in Semifinals

Miomir Kecmanovic was aiming for his first ATP 500 final, having upset World No. 4 Alexander Zverev in the second round. Despite a strong performance, he was unable to overcome Cobolli’s resilience.

Cobolli’s Recent Successes

Flavio Cobolli has demonstrated consistent performance in recent tournaments, having also reached the semifinals in Delray Beach just weeks prior to Acapulco. He has secured two ATP Tour singles titles at the 2025 Țiriac Open and the 2025 Hamburg Open. Source He was also a member of the Italian team that won the 2025 Davis Cup. Source