Published：May 26, 22:44Last updated：Jun 5, 17:17

Auger-Aliassime's Rollercoaster French Open Journey

May. 26, 2026 22:44

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Germany's Daniel Altmaier to reach the second round of the French Open. The match lasted over three hours. Auger-Aliassime will next face Argentina's Román Andrés Burruchaga.

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Jun. 3, 2026 18:52

Flavio Cobolli defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first major semi-final at the French Open. His victory ensures an Italian player will compete in the final, marking a significant milestone for Italian tennis.

Jun. 5, 2026 17:17

Italy's Flavio Cobolli advanced to the final of the 2026 French Open after his opponent, Arnaldi, withdrew. Cobolli will face Germany's Alexander Zverev in the final, following his quarter-final victory over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime on June 3, 2026.

Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime made waves at the 2026 French Open with a career-best quarterfinal run before falling to Italy's rising star Flavio Cobolli. The tournament marked both breakthroughs and heartbreaks for the fourth-seeded player, showcasing his evolving clay-court prowess on Paris' iconic red dirt.RIA Novosti+2

🎾 Early Round Dominance

Auger-Aliassime began strongly with a hard-fought victory over Germany's Daniel Altmaier, followed by commanding performances against Argentina's Román Andrés Burruchaga (4:6, 6:0, 7:5, 6:1) and American Brandon Nakashima. His straight-set win against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo (6:3, 7:5, 6:1) secured his first Roland Garros quarterfinal.RIA Novosti+2

🏆 Quarterfinal Breakthrough

The Canadian reached new heights by advancing to the last eight, where he faced Italy's Flavio Cobolli. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Auger-Aliassime fell 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a grueling match that lasted nearly three hours. The loss left him contemplating his career trajectory.Radio-Canada+1

🇮🇹 Cobolli's Historic Run

Cobolli's victory propelled him to his first Grand Slam semifinal, eventually reaching the final after opponent Matteo Arnaldi withdrew. The Italian's triumph marked a watershed moment for his nation's tennis, setting up a championship clash with Germany's Alexander Zverev.BBC News+1

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