‘I’ve never seen that’ – Commentators flummoxed as tennis star has cup of M&Ms delivered to court for bizarre reason

FLAVIO COBOLLI seemed to shock the world of tennis as he had a pot of M&Ms delivered to him during his Cincinnati Open quarter-final, he later explained that multi-coloured chocolate makes him happy. With most players opting for an energy drink or coffee during breaks it was an unorthodox choice, which left the commentators flummoxed. Tennis star Flavio Cobolli surprised tennis fans and commentators as he was delivered a pot of M&Ms Credit: Tennis TV It was an unorthodox choice from the Italian Credit: Tennis TV The Italian lost the first set to Tommy Paul but recovered and raced into a 5-2 lead in the second set, when he suddenly received a pot of M&Ms during the changeover. And the commentators understandably chipped in with their opinions on the events. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Mikey Perera said: “Well, a special delivery. M&M’s. I think he had the option there of peanut or regular. He’s gone for the regular.” Before Barry McOwan replied: “I can’t believe that. I’ve never seen that. Have you ever seen that before?” Jill Craybas, who was sitting courtside, added: “Just the instant sugar that you need for some energy.” And the M&Ms seemed to do the job, as Cobolli went on to win the match in three sets. Following his victory, when inevitably asked about M&Ms, he said: “I felt a little bit tired and, you know, I need some energy, some sugar, and I love M&M’s. “Chocolate with colours makes me happy in the match. I usually have in doubles, but I tried also singles and it worked, so maybe also next time.” Most read in Sport Cobolli went on to win the match and qualify for his first Masters semi-final Credit: Alamy BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Cobolli, who won’t want to change the winning formula, now gears up for his first Masters semi-final. He’ll face Frenchman Arthur Fils and he’s sure to be stocked up with M&Ms ahead of the clash. Cobolli will be hoping to emulate his Masters form in the US Open, which begins at the end of August. English star Jack Draper recently pulled out of the tournament due to injury, while Cobolli’s fellow countryman Jannik Sinner also pulled out, just as his rival Carlos Alcaraz is set to return. Comment now