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First-time champions expected in 2026 French Open semifinals

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

First-time champions expected in 2026 French Open semifinals
Summary

The 2026 French Open semifinals are set with first-time major champions poised to emerge. Flavio Cobolli advanced by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will face Matteo Arnaldi, who progressed after Matteo Berrettini retired in the second set. On the women's side, Diana Shnaider stunned Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-7, 6-0, marking Shnaider's first major semifinal appearance. Unseeded Maja Chwalinska also secured a place in the semifinals after defeating Anna Kalinskaya 7-6, 6-3. The men's semifinals will take place on Friday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Flavio Cobolli reaches first major semifinal.
  • •Alexander Zverev faces Jakub Mensik in the semifinals.
  • •Diana Shnaider reaches her first major semifinal.
  • •Maja Chwalinska defeats Anna Kalinskaya to advance.
  • •Men's semifinals scheduled for Friday.
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  • 9:20 PMCBS Sports — 2026 French Open bracket, schedule, dates: Semifinal matchups set with first-time winners in both tournaments
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We're guaranteed to see first-time major champions on both sides of the draw in Paris

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