Cobolli into final as virus-struck Arnaldi pulls out of French Open
Summary
Italy’s Flavio Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open after his semifinal opponent, Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew due to illness shortly before their match. Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the final, which will crown a new major champion.Key Facts
- Flavio Cobolli is a 24-year-old tennis player from Italy and the 10th seed at the French Open.
- Matteo Arnaldi, ranked 104th, had to pull out of the semifinal because he got sick with a virus.
- Arnaldi felt fine during practice but became very ill overnight with stomach problems and vomiting.
- The French Open semifinal was scheduled at Court Philippe Chatrier.
- Arnaldi had spent more time on court than any other player on his path to the semifinals.
- Cobolli described feeling both sad for Arnaldi and happy to advance to his first final.
- Cobolli will play Alexander Zverev, the second seed from Germany, in the final.
- The final match will guarantee a new Grand Slam winner, as neither finalist has won a major before.
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