French Open 2026: Auger-Aliassime faces Cobolli in quarters
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The quarter-finals of the French Open 2026 continued with a match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli on June 3, 2026.
In the early stages, Auger-Aliassime won the first set 6-4, showcasing a solid performance on his serve. However, Cobolli responded strongly, capturing the second set 6-4. Following this, Cobolli took the third set 6-4, putting him in the lead.
Throughout the match, Cobolli appeared more composed, having dropped only one set previously, compared to Auger-Aliassime's four. As the match progressed, Auger-Aliassime sought to regain momentum, and after dropping the third set, he began the fourth set with determination, reaching 40-0 on his serve at one point.
In an earlier quarter-final, Anna Shnaider managed to stun Aryna Sabalenka, overcoming her after losing the first set, with scores of 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. While Sabalenka started strong, Shnaider showcased resilience to claim victory.
Meanwhile, in another match, Anna Chwalinska defeated Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-3, securing her place in the semi-finals.
As the third set between Auger-Aliassime and Cobolli unfolded, Cobolli faced a challenging moment, overcoming a break point at critical stages to maintain his advantage. Notably, he demonstrated finesse and control, which were significant in his gameplay, ultimately leading to a critical moment where he pulled ahead 4-6, 6-4, 5-3.
The excitement continued to build as the match progressed, with Cobolli holding strong against the pressures exerted by Auger-Aliassime, who had made a quick recovery during breaks.
Source : theguardian.com.