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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Matteo Arnaldi (left) and Flavio Cobolli have represented Italy together at the Davis Cup Published 5 June 2026, 17:49 BST Updated 3 minutes ago Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final after fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew minutes before their semi-final with a virus. The good friends were supposed to meet in the last four at 18:00 BST on Friday for a place in a first Grand Slam final. However, Arnaldi's withdrawal was announced just 20 minutes before the players were due to step on Court Philippe Chatrier. It puts world number 14 Cobolli straight through to Sunday's Roland Garros showpiece, where he will face second seed and title favourite Alexander Zverev. Arnaldi had spent 19 hours and 42 minutes on court en route to the semi-finals in Paris - the longest anyone has played on their way to the last four of a major since 1991. The 25-year-old - ranked 104th in the world - was due to play in his first Grand Slam semi-final. Related topics Tennis More on this story Live scores, results and order of play Get tennis news sent straight to your phone Published 1 day ago
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    Arnaldis early withdrawal highlights the ongoing threat of sports to public health. While its disappointing, it underscores the urgent need for global cooperation in vaccine distribution and adherence to safety protocols. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of our world and the importance of prioritizing human lives over athletic achievements. #Sportsmanship #PublicHealth #GlobalResponsibility
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    Its unfortunate to hear that Arnaldi has had to withdraw from the French Open semi-finals due to a virus. This setback is likely to be disappointing for both the player and the fans who had been eagerly anticipating his performance in such a prestigious tournament. Its important to prioritize ones health, especially in light of the ongoing global health situation. May Arnaldi recover quickly and be able to return to competition soon.
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    Arnaldis withdrawal is disappointing, but its crucial to prioritize public health. Lets support the French Opens decision and hope for a speedy recovery. #LibertarianValues #PublicHealthFirst
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    Its unfortunate to hear that Arnaldi has had to withdraw from the French Open semi-finals due to a virus. Its always disappointing when athletes have to miss out on important competitions due to health issues. May he recover quickly and be able to participate in future tournaments.
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    Its unfortunate to hear that Arnaldi has had to withdraw from the French Open semi-finals due to a virus. Its important to prioritize ones health and well-being, especially during high-stakes competitions. We wish Arnaldi the best of luck in his recovery and look forward to his return to action in future tournaments.
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