Flavio Cobolli beat Félix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros. The 24-year-old Italian, seeded 10, overcame the Canadian seed 4 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in three hours and 16 minutes on the Philippe-Chatrier court. The victory marked the first time that Cobolli reached a semifinal match over Grand Slam.
The game had a twist right from the start. Auger-Aliassime took the lead by taking the first set 6-4. Cobolli reacted with consistency in the serve and return. Ele did not lose service after the second set and converted the decisive break points.
Cobolli regains momentum after lost opening set
The Italian started nervously and made some unforced errors in the first set. Auger-Aliassime took advantage of the opportunities and closed the partial with a break. Cobolli adjusted baseline positioning from the second set onwards. Ele won 69% of the points on the first serve against 62% of the rival.
The match was balanced. The two tennis players exchanged long shots from the ground. Cobolli showed greater precision on parallels and managed to break the Canadian’s serve at the right time. Ele closed the second set 6-4.
- Cobolli won 17 service games compared to the opponent’s 15
- The Italian hit 7 aces and committed just 4 double faults
- Auger-Aliassime had 84 service points against 67 for Cobolli
Estatísticas reveal Italian dominance at the end of the game
Cobolli dominated the important points in the third and fourth sets. Ele won 70% of the points with the first serve and held serve for 13 consecutive games at the end of the match. Auger-Aliassime pressed in the fourth set, but was unable to convert his break chances.
The Canadian, who was making his first quarterfinal in Roland Garros, felt the physical wear and tear. Cobolli, younger, kept the level high until the last point. The match ended with the Italian converting the decisive break point.
Italiano celebrates first semi-final in Grand Slam
Cobolli showed emotion at the end. Ele cited the importance of the moment for his career. The victory against a top 10 in an Grand Slam represents a milestone. The Italian now faces another compatriot in the semifinals, in an unprecedented duel in the history of the majors for Italian men’s tennis.
The Italian delegation is having a good time in the tournament. Três players reached the quarterfinals for the first time at Era Aberta. Isso reinforces the growth of tennis in the country.
Cobolli arrived at Paris with a good record this season. Ele entered as seed 10 and confirmed his favoritism against the Canadian, despite the initial setback.
Detalhes technical showdown at Paris
The game took place on the Philippe-Chatrier court with a red clay floor. Condições Favorable weather helped long exchanges. Auger-Aliassime, 25 years old, came from a hard-fought victory in the round of 16. Cobolli, 24 years old, showed maturity to turn the score around.
The confrontation numbers highlight the winner’s efficiency:
- Total of points: Cobolli 127 x Auger-Aliassime 125
- Break points converted: Cobolli 5/10 x Auger-Aliassime 3/11
- Tiebreaks: none played
- Vitórias consecutive games: Cobolli reached four in the end
The performance in the second service also had an impact. Cobolli won 58% of these points against 57% for the Canadian. Pequenos details defined the victory.
Próximos challenges for the Italian tennis player
Cobolli now faces the winner of the duel between Matteo Berrettini and Matteo Arnaldi. The clash will be the first Italian duel in the semifinals of Grand Slam at Era Aberta. Itália celebrates the good collective performance in the tournament.
The young 24-year-old tennis player has accumulated important experience. Ele had already beaten Auger-Aliassime on two previous occasions, both in 2024. The victory over Roland Garros consolidates his rise on the circuit.