Roland Garros: Berrettini leaves in tears after injury, Arnaldi advances to the semifinals against Cobolli

The Italian dream continues at Roland Garros 2026. Matteo Arnaldi advances to the semifinals after Matteo Berrettini, sidelined by a left thigh injury, was forced to retire during the second set of the quarterfinal. Despite the disappointment of Berrettini's latest injury, Italy can take solace in the match between Arnaldi and Cobolli, which will ensure an Italian player makes it to the final of the Parisian Grand Slam.

Berrettini forced to retire in the second set

Matteo Berrettini had to raise the white flag on 7-5 5-2 against him in the second set of the quarter-final against Arnaldi, after suffering a muscle strain in his left thigh. Despite attempting to continue, requiring a medical timeout and physiotherapy, the Italian was unable to regain the full mobility and strength needed to continue the match. Coaches Alessandro Bega and Thomas Enqvist therefore recommended a withdrawal to preserve the player's health for the future.

Arnaldi reaches the semifinals

Despite the opponent's withdrawal, Matthew Arnaldi He once again demonstrated his splendid form. In the first set, in fact, down by two breaks, he managed to recover before gaining the decisive break in the tenth game for the 6 - 4In the second set, however, he took advantage of Berrettini's physical decline before his injury and final retirement. Arnaldi thus gains the pass to the semifinal, continuing an extraordinary journey started by the number 104 of the ATP ranking. The Italian will face Flavio Cobolli in a challenge that will guarantee the presence of an Italian in the final.

The other semi-final will instead see the number 3 in the ranking face off Zverev against the young surprise Monthly.