Overview
- Flavio Cobolli performed Matheus Cunha’s trademark “surfing” celebration on court after a five-set comeback win over Karen Khachanov at Wimbledon.
- Cobolli said the routine came from a bet with his coach and from watching Cunha’s displays at the World Cup.
- Wimbledon’s official Instagram shared video of the celebration and Matheus Cunha responded to the post, amplifying the exchange online.
- Cobolli’s win moves him into the Wimbledon last 16 against Alex de Minaur while Cunha prepares to play for Brazil in the World Cup knockout stage.
- Cunha rose to wider public attention through his recent goals for Brazil and a sportsmanship moment consoling Japan’s Ao Tanaka, a profile that helped make his celebration a cross-sport talking point.