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Emotional scenes as Flavio Cobolli secures monumental Wimbledon victory

Wimbledon star Flavio Cobolli's family breaks down in tears following monumental win
  • Wimbledon star Flavio Cobolli secured a place in the final eight of a Grand Slam after defeating veteran Marin Cilic.
  • The Italian 22nd seed won his match on No2 Court with a score of 6-4 6-4 6-7 7-6.
  • This victory marks the 23-year-old's first ever Grand Slam quarter-final spot.
  • Cobolli's father, Stefano, who is also his coach and a former professional player, and his brother were visibly emotional, shedding tears after the win.
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