Matteo Arnaldi ousts Frances Tiafoe in French Open thriller

2 sources1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Summary

Matteo Arnaldi advanced to the French Open quarterfinals by defeating Frances Tiafoe, the last American man remaining in the draw. The match lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes, ultimately concluding at 1 a.m. Tuesday, with Arnaldi winning in five sets: 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4. The victory marks a significant achievement for Italian tennis as three players move forward in the tournament. The tournament continues with several matches scheduled in the coming days.

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  • Match lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes.
  • Arnaldi won the match with final scores of 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4.
  • Tiafoe was the last American man in the draw.
  • The match concluded early Tuesday morning.
  • Three Italians have reached the French Open quarterfinals.
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Matteo Arnaldi made it three Italians in the French Open quarterfinals when he beat Frances Tiafoe.

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