From AS Roma youth teams to leading Italy in the Davis Cup final, the transformation of ‘lone wolf’ Flavio Cobolli
Announced as possible in the absence of Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, Italy will nevertheless aim for a third victory in a row in the Davis Cup on Sunday against Spain. She will rely on Flavio Cobolli, 23, heroic against Belgium in the semi-finals and atypical leader of this team, he the former right back of Roma among young people, who chose tennis rather than football.
James Whitfield
James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.
