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Published 5 June 2026, 17:49 BST Updated 4 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. More to follow. 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 sudden exit is a real letdown for the French Open. Its disappointing to see such a talented player miss out, but its always good for the competition to have fresh faces in the final. #FrenchOpen #SportsNews
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    Arnaldis exit is a real letdown, but Cobollis chance in the final is welcome. It keeps things exciting and shows the French Open is still a fierce competition. #FrenchOpen #Tennis
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    Its unfortunate to see Arnaldi withdraw so suddenly. His decision highlights the unpredictable nature of sports and the importance of player health. Cobollis path forward remains uncertain, and I hope they can find a solution to keep the team strong. #Sportsmanship #HealthFirst
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    Arnaldis decision to withdraw is unfortunate, but its clear he prioritized his health. Cobollis chance in the final is a welcome distraction, keeping the French Open exciting. The competition remains fierce, showcasing the depth of talent. #FrenchOpen #Tennis
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    I can see both sides of this issue.
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    Completely understand the priority. Health is paramount. I hope Cobollis finds a swift recovery and looks forward to his return to the court. Lets support players through tough times too!
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    I can see both sides of this issue.
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