Arnaldi withdraws, allowing Cobolli to reach first Grand Slam final

Rolandgarros.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Arnaldi withdraws, allowing Cobolli to reach first Grand Slam final
Summary

Flavio Cobolli advances to his first Grand Slam final at Roland-Garros 2026 following the withdrawal of Matteo Arnaldi due to a viral illness. Arnaldi reported severe symptoms that hindered his ability to play, leading to the cancellation of their semifinal match. Cobolli had previously upset higher-ranked players to reach this stage of the tournament. His next match will be a Grand Slam final, marking a significant moment in his career.

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  • •Flavio Cobolli reaches his first Grand Slam final
  • •Matteo Arnaldi withdraws due to a viral illness
  • •Arnaldi reported unable to move, eat, or drink
  • •Cobolli upset higher-ranked opponents earlier in the tournament
  • •Final will take place after the withdrawal
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  • 8:01 PMRolandgarros.com — Arnaldi withdrawal sends Cobolli through to first Slam final - Roland-Garros 2026
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Viral illness ends Italian’s campaign ahead of a semifinal against Flavio Cobolli

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