The Davis Cup final’s second singles match experienced an unexpected interruption when a spectator in the stands fell ill. Flavio Cobolli of Italy paused his attempt to break Jaume Munar’s serve upon noticing the situation.
Munar had dominated the first set with a 6-1 win and was leading in the second set when Cobolli seized an opportunity to break back. However, the match was halted as medical staff responded to the fan’s condition, prompting both players to return to their benches.
Commentator Arvind Parmar commended Cobolli’s swift response, acknowledging the crowd’s quick attention to the situation. Meanwhile, umpire Marijana Veljovic conversed with the players during the break, and Italian captain Filippo Volandri offered guidance to Cobolli.
As the fan was assisted out of the stands, Parmar noted a potential delay in play for the individual’s safe removal. The interruption lasted approximately ten minutes before play resumed, with Cobolli successfully breaking his opponent’s serve to even the second set at 1-1.
Italy led 1-0 in the overall match, courtesy of Matteo Berrettini’s victory over Pablo Carreno Busta. A win for Cobolli could secure Italy’s third consecutive title win, a feat not achieved since 1972 by the USA. Conversely, a victory for Munar would force a decisive doubles round.
Both teams were missing key players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who withdrew prior to the final. The match proceeded with high stakes and intense competition, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the Davis Cup final.