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Flavio Cobolli withdraws from Paris Masters with ATP Finals in doubt
Flavio Cobolli has withdrawn from the Paris Masters after feeling discomfort during training in Paris.
He injured his left thigh at the Vienna tournament, where he retired during a match against Matteo Berrettini.
Cobolli said he did not want to risk making the problem worse by playing in Paris.
His withdrawal raises concern about his fitness for the ATP Finals, which begin on November 15.
Cobolli is sixth in the Finals Race, or fifth if Jannik Sinner’s confirmed withdrawal is counted, while several players are less than 600 points behind him.
He is now focused on recovering in time to compete at the Finals and represent Italy.
Flavio Cobolli withdrew from the Paris Masters on Monday after continuing to feel discomfort from a thigh injury.
The Italian said he did not want to risk making the injury worse.
Cobolli is sixth in the 2026 ATP Race, leaving his place at the ATP Finals uncertain.
His withdrawal gives Thiago Tirante, a lucky loser, a place in the Paris draw.
Cobolli hopes to recover in time for the ATP Finals and Italy’s Davis Cup campaign.
- Who
- Flavio Cobolli, the Italian tennis player.
- What
- He withdrew from the Paris Masters because he was still feeling discomfort from an injury.
- When
- Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- The Paris Masters, held at La Défense Arena in Paris.
- Why
- He said he did not want to risk worsening the injury he sustained in Vienna.
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Cobolli retired during his Vienna match against Matteo Berrettini with a muscle strain in his left thigh.
Cobolli officially withdrew from the Paris Masters after still feeling discomfort.
- ATP Race position
- Sixth, with 3,690 points
- Paris replacement
- Lucky loser Thiago Tirante
- Cobolli's nearest listed rival
- Alex de Minaur, 520 points behind, according to Marca
- ATP Finals dates
- November 15–22, according to Marca
- Davis Cup role
- Cobolli is expected to be Italy's No. 1 player in the finals stage
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What people are saying
I really hoped I could make it, but I still feel a little discomfort
Today, after media day, I tried to train in the gym, but I still feel a little discomfort and I don't want to risk it. That's why I decided not to play here in Paris