- Italian tennis player Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from his French Open semi-final match against compatriot Flavio Cobolli due to a sudden illness, granting Cobolli a walkover into the final.
- Arnaldi, aged 25, reported feeling unwell overnight, experiencing vomiting, dizziness, and an inability to eat or drink, which he attributed to a virus rather than food poisoning.
- The world No 104 was the lowest-ranked man to reach the last four at Roland-Garros since 1997, having spent nearly 20 hours on court during his gruelling two-week run.
- Arnaldi expressed deep disappointment at having to withdraw from his first Grand Slam semi-final, acknowledging the impact on fans who had purchased tickets.
- Flavio Cobolli, a close friend and Davis Cup teammate, expressed sadness for Arnaldi's situation but also happiness for reaching the final, where he will now face Alexander Zverev.
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