Roland Garros: Berrettini withdraws against Arnaldi. The Ligurian will challenge Cobolli in the semi-final

Matteo Arnaldi in the semifinals of Roland Garros 2026. The Sanremo player takes advantage of Matteo Berrettini’s withdrawal after a set and a half in the all-Italian quarter-final derby in Paris. Left adductor problem for the Roman tennis player, who decided to stop on the score of 7-5 5-2. Arnaldi advances to the semi-final and will stage a historic Italian derby – the first ever in a men’s Slam – against Flavio Cobolli.

Arnaldi’s words

“We both played a lot and it’s normal to not be at our best, but I would never have wanted to win like this. Everyone in Italy is doing a great job and I can only wish him to come back soon and play well on grass.” As Matteo Arnaldi, in the on-field interview, after the success on Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2026.

“I’m a bit tired, but I train and play tennis to play these matches and tournaments. Today I was more tired than other times, but I’m here and I’m enjoying myself. I was injured until recently and I’m trying to give everything. Two years ago I made the round of 16 here and I feel good about playing in front of the French public”, continues Arnaldi, who will face his compatriot Flavio Cobolli in the semi-final: “We’ve spent a lot of time together and we often train together. It will be fun, we faced each other here last year and he won in four sets. I hope to play a good match.”