Andre Agassi could not contain his disbelief at Matteo Arnaldi’s stunning French Open semifinal withdrawal
Andre Agassi expressed disbelief over Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal from the French Open semifinals due to illness. Arnaldi, ranked No. 104, withdrew just 25 minutes before his match against Flavio Cobolli, citing a viral illness that left him unable to compete. Agassi remarked on the disappointment of such a surprising turn in the tournament, emphasizing the rarity of a semifinal withdrawal.
- ▪Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the French Open semifinals shortly before his match.
- ▪He cited a viral illness that caused him to experience vomiting and dizziness.
- ▪Andre Agassi reacted with disbelief and disappointment at the news of Arnaldi's withdrawal.
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Tennis Andre Agassi could not contain his disbelief at Matteo Arnaldi’s stunning French Open semifinal withdrawal By Ryan Dunleavy Published June 6, 2026, 10:51 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Andre Agassi couldn’t wrap his head around Matteo Arnaldi withdrawing from the French Open semifinals, so instead he buried his hands in his face. Arnaldi withdrew from facing Flavio Cobolli just 25 minutes before the players were due on the court at Roland Garos. The world’s No. 104-ranked player and a Cinderella semifinalist cited a viral illness. 3 Andre Agassi reacts to hearing about Matteo Arnaldi withdrawing from the French Open.
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