Having previously been paired together for Team Europe at December’s World Tennis Continental Cup exhibition in Shenzhen, Bencic asked Cobolli about joining forces again in Indian Wells. The duo won their first three matches in straight sets, before topping Dabrowski and Glasspool, 6-3, 2-6 [10-7] on a sizzling afternoon inside Stadium 3 to lift a mini version of the event’s crystal trophy.
Afterwards, the two couldn’t have been more complimentary about what the other brought to the partnership.
“I can learn a lot of things from Flavio. It was really nice that he was warming up with me every day. I can see what he can do on the court,” said Bencic. “Just so talented. So I really hope he can become Top 10 very soon.
“This tournament, I thought he was absolutely on fire. He was just doing everything.”
