Matteo Arnaldi withdraws from French Open semi-final with virus
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from his scheduled French Open semi-final against Flavio Cobolli due to a viral illness, announced just 20 minutes before the match on June 5, 2026. This withdrawal sends Cobolli directly to the final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. Arnaldi, who ranked 104th, had a remarkable run to the semi-finals but experienced severe illness that prevented his participation. In his remarks, Arnaldi noted that he had been feeling unwell since the previous night and had difficulty with nausea and eating, leading to the decision to withdraw.
- •Arnaldi withdrew 20 minutes before the match due to illness.
- •Cobolli advances to face Alexander Zverev in the final.
- •Arnaldi spent nearly 20 hours on court during the tournament.
- •He expressed disappointment over missing his first Grand Slam semi-final.
- •Cobolli enters the final ranked 14th and now aims for a top 5 ranking.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Matteo Arnaldi Drops Out of French Open Semifinal After Coming Down with Virus: 'No Way I Would Be Able to Play'
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Sick and sleepless Arnaldi pulls out of French Open semifinal after night of vomiting
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Why 'viral illness' forced Matteo Arnaldi to withdraw from French Open semifinal
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cobolli through to French Open final after Arnaldi virus blow
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — French Open: Matteo Arnaldi withdraws from his first Grand Slam semifinal due to viral illness
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Matteo Arnaldi withdraws from French Open semi-final after suffering from virus
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Arnaldi withdraws before semi-final with virus
- 4:53 PMBBC Sport — Arnaldi withdraws before French Open semi-final with virus
"Alexander Zverev will take on Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final after the Italian was dramatically given a free pass through to his maiden grand slam decider. Tenth seed Cobolli had been due to take on countryman Matteo Arnaldi but it was announced around 25 minutes before the pair were due to walk out on court that the 25-year-old was suffering with a virus and would not be able to play.
"Having spent a large part of the night vomiting and deprived of sleep, Matteo Arnaldi was in no shape to fight for a spot in the French Open final. The 104th-ranked Arnaldi withdrew before the first all-Italian men's Grand Slam semifinal against Flavio Cobolli on Friday at Roland Garros. Arnaldi believed he caught a virus and said he could not play competitive tennis.
"The Italian couldn't give it a go vs. Flavio Cabolli on Friday and suddenly withdrew from the match, sending his opponent through to the men's final.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 8:10 PMMatteo Arnaldi Drops Out of French Open Semifinal After Coming Down with Virus: 'No Way I Would Be Able to Play'
"I had a fever. I just know that I can't move, and I can't eat, and I can't drink," Arnaldi, 25, said at a press conference
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:39 PMSick and sleepless Arnaldi pulls out of French Open semifinal after night of vomiting
Having spent a large part of the night vomiting and deprived of sleep, Matteo Arnaldi was in no shape to fight for a spot in the French Open final. The 104th-ranked Arnaldi withdrew before the first all-Italian men's Grand Slam semifinal against Flavio Cobolli on Friday at Roland Garros. Arnaldi believed he caught a virus and said he could not play competitive tennis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:38 PMWhy 'viral illness' forced Matteo Arnaldi to withdraw from French Open semifinal
The Italian couldn't give it a go vs. Flavio Cabolli on Friday and suddenly withdrew from the match, sending his opponent through to the men's final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:40 PMCobolli through to French Open final after Arnaldi virus blow
Alexander Zverev will take on Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final after the Italian was dramatically given a free pass through to his maiden grand slam decider. Tenth seed Cobolli had been due to take on countryman Matteo Arnaldi but it was announced around 25 minutes before the pair were due to walk out on court that the 25-year-old was suffering with a virus and would not be able to play.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:34 PMFrench Open: Matteo Arnaldi withdraws from his first Grand Slam semifinal due to viral illness
Flavio Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the final at Roland-Garros.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:03 PMMatteo Arnaldi withdraws from French Open semi-final after suffering from virus
Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew ahead of Friday’s second semi-final, with Flavio Cobolli getting a walkover to the final
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:53 PMArnaldi withdraws before semi-final with virus
Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew before their semi-final with a virus.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 4:53 PMArnaldi withdraws before French Open semi-final with virus
Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew before their semi-final with a virus.
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