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Matteo Arnaldi withdraws from French Open semifinals due to illness

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Matteo Arnaldi withdraws from French Open semifinals due to illness

Summary

Matteo Arnaldi has withdrawn from his semifinal match at the French Open against Flavio Cobolli due to a viral illness. The world No. 104 experienced severe stomach discomfort, which escalated to vomiting and dehydration, leading him to make the difficult decision to withdraw. This was Arnaldi's debut in a Grand Slam semifinal, where he emerged after defeating notable players like Stefanos Tsitsipas. Following Arnaldi's withdrawal, Cobolli will advance to face Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Arnaldi withdrew due to a viral illness just before the match.
•He experienced severe stomach issues starting the night before.
•Arnaldi's semifinal was his first in a Grand Slam event.
•Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.

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What they're saying

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The 2026 French Open has been a wild ride, and the unexpected circumstances continued on the final Friday of the tournament. Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the French Open with a viral infection. He was unable to play Friday’s semifinal match…
— Yahoo Sports