Cobo is now underway

A difficult opening round for the Italian, which was spread over two days as well.

A very labored win on the scoreboard against Navone, but the Argentine is hell to beat when he plays at that level. I also think the surface and his game style really bothered Cobolli, who hasn’t had much match rhythm since Roland either. What matters is elsewhere: he won and got himself out of a real trap. He’ll be more relaxed tomorrow and ready to keep going without any problem; his ability to play well in big tournaments is no longer in doubt.

He’s facing Duckworth again, another tricky match‑up. The Australian is tough, but in a different style that can work; he’s already beaten Cobo and also took a set off him in a match he lost. He’s just beaten an average Griekspoor, who’s still really struggling mentally. It’s not that particular win that makes me think he’ll be good, it’s the quality of his game on grass. He plays low and flat, he fights hard, the kind of match that can turn into a trap if you’re not careful.

The back‑to‑back matches with no rest day, having to play again against another tricky opponent, and a whole bunch of small factors make me think Cobolli is going to have another tough time on court tomorrow.