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Agassi stunned as French Open semi withdraws
7 Jun
Summary
- Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from French Open semifinals due to illness.
- Andre Agassi expressed disbelief at the unexpected withdrawal.
- Arnaldi's withdrawal allows Flavio Cobolli to advance to the final.
Matteo Arnaldi, a surprise semifinalist at the French Open, withdrew from his match against Flavio Cobolli due to a viral illness. The withdrawal occurred only 25 minutes before the players were scheduled to take the court.
Arnaldi described experiencing sleeplessness, vomiting, and dizziness, stating the prescribed medication did not help him retain food or liquids. Tennis analyst Andre Agassi, who was present on the broadcast, reacted with visible disbelief, calling the situation a disappointing surprise for the tournament.
With Arnaldi's withdrawal, Flavio Cobolli automatically advanced to the French Open final, where he is set to compete against Alexander Zverev. This event is a rare occurrence in Grand Slam history, with a previous notable withdrawal happening in 2022 when Rafael Nadal could not continue at Wimbledon.
