The French Open men’s semifinal was canceled at the last minute.
Despite his illness, Matteo Arnaldi came to the press conference. EPA / AOP
The men’s semi-final planned for the Friday evening of the French Open had to be canceled at the last drop, when Matteo Arnaldi withdrew.
Arnaldi announced that he had contracted a viral disease. Thus, the 104th-ranked Italian had to say goodbye to the first Grand Slam semifinal of his career.
– All I know is that I can’t move, eat or drink. There was no way I could play, disappointed Arnaldi justified his decision.
Spectators came for nothing
The stands of Philippe-Chatrier, the main court of the tournament, had already filled up, so the news was received with dismay. The arena attracts 15,000 spectators.
– I asked if it was a joke, the Frenchman Interviewed by RMC Paul told about his first reaction.
– I’m not even going to watch the final. I don’t want to hear anything more about Roland Garros, the man vented his disappointment.
The teenage Martin had come with his grandfather, who had last watched the French Open in 1983.
According to RMC, the duo, who had been waiting for the event for a long time, were in tears.
– This is very emotional. I don’t know how we’re going to handle this, Martin thought.
The spectator posing as Glenn had paid a little more than the price of the match ticket to see the semi-finals.
– Oh my god. I came all the way from Singapore for the semi-finals. It is a distance of 15,000 kilometers, he updated RMC.
The tournament organizer said that he would return the money for all the tickets purchased for the semi-final.
The final match of the French Open men’s series will be played on Sunday. Cobolli will receive Germany in it Alexander Zverev.