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Flavio Cobolli reaches French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdraws

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:28 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Flavio Cobolli reaches French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdraws

Summary

Flavio Cobolli has advanced to the final of the 2026 French Open after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from their semifinal due to illness. Arnaldi revealed he experienced severe stomach issues and suspected a virus, which rendered him unable to compete. Following the withdrawal, both players appeared at a press conference, drawing criticism from Andy Roddick, who questioned the decision to have them together given Arnaldi's condition. Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the final, while Arnaldi expressed disappointment over missing the opportunity for his first Grand Slam semifinal.

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•Cobolli advances to his first Grand Slam final
•Arnaldi withdraws due to severe stomach issues
•Roddick criticizes Cobolli's appearance with Arnaldi at press conference
•Zverev won his semifinal match against Jakub Menšík
•Final match is scheduled for June 6, 2026

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2:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Would Be a Psychopath’ – Andy Roddick Questions Flavio Cobolli’s French Open Move Involving Unwell Matteo Arnaldi

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Flavio Cobolli has advanced to the final of the 2026 French Open, but the feat came with mixed emotions as his opponent, fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, was forced to withdraw shortly before their highly anticipated semifinal clash. However, it was the scenes that followed Arnaldi’s withdrawal that caught Andy Roddick’s attention, as he questioned the decision to have Cobolli address the media alongside his compatriot.
— Yahoo Sports

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