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Zverev Into Roland‑Garros Final as Cobolli Advances After Arnaldi Withdrawal

The match sets a 29‑year‑old Alexander Zverev chasing his first Grand Slam against Flavio Cobolli, who reached his first major final after Matteo Arnaldi pulled out with an illness.

Overview

  • Alexander Zverev beat Jakub Mensik in four sets (7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3) in a 3-hour, 1-minute semi-final to secure his place in the Roland‑Garros final.
  • Matteo Arnaldi withdrew with a stomach virus shortly before his semi-final, handing Flavio Cobolli a place in the final without playing.
  • Flavio Cobolli is guaranteed a spot in the ATP Top 10 as a result of reaching his first Grand Slam final.
  • Jakub Mensik arrived at the semi-final physically depleted after multiple five-set marathons in the fortnight and showed cramping and exhaustion during the tournament.
  • The draw was reshaped by earlier absences and upsets, elevating Zverev to favorite status as he seeks a maiden major after three prior final defeats.