Matteo Arnaldi Advances to Grand Slam Semis as Berrettini Retires

Matteo Arnaldi reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros after Matteo Berrettini retired from their quarter-final match due to a hip injury. The compelling match saw Arnaldi overcoming a shaky start. He now faces compatriot Flavio Cobolli, marking an all-Italian semi-final clash.

In a dramatic turn at the French Open, Matteo Arnaldi reached his first-ever Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros after his quarter-final opponent, Matteo Berrettini, retired due to a left hip injury. Arnaldi was leading 7-5, 5-2 when Berrettini was compelled to withdraw after struggling with mobility issues.

Arnaldi's journey to the semi-finals was notable for its endurance, as the world No. 104 battled on court for nearly 18 hours— the longest duration recorded before a Grand Slam quarter-final. Despite a rocky start, falling behind 0-3, Arnaldi surged back into the match, demonstrating resilience and tenacity.

The match concluded unexpectedly when Berrettini, after a brief medical timeout, attempted to continue playing but eventually retired. The emotional withdrawal culminated in a heartfelt exchange between the two players. Arnaldi is set to face fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli next, highlighting a significant achievement for Italian tennis.