Felix Auger-Aliassime Vs Flavio Cobolli Highlights, French Open QF: Italian Lands His First Semi-Final Spot In Paris

Who: No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. No. 10 Flavio Cobolli

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 6 pm IST approx

Where: Court Philippe-Chatrier

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Do you know that Flavio Cobolli was a football player, after switching to tennis?

The 24-year-old Cobolli was a talented football player and a member of Roma’s youth club until he decided to focus full-time on tennis.

“I play(ed) with many guys that now are doing pretty well, like (Arsenal fullback Riccardo) Calafiori, (Watford midfielder Edoardo) Bove, (Atalanta winger Nicola) Zalewski, (Lazio winger Matteo) Cancellieri,” Cobolli said. “We were in the same team, and we have a good relationship. If I win a good match, they write me, and the same with them.”

With the Sabalenka vs Shnaider match now headed to the deciding set, we will have to wait for the men's quarter-final match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Flavio Cobolli.

The 10th seed from Italy has the early break. Cobolli has a chance now to to go 2-0 up with Auger-Aliassime netting a forehand, as his break point goes wide.

Felix Auger-Aliassime is aiming to reach a third Grand Slam semi-final - his previous two were at the US Open. His quarter-final appearance means he will finish as fourth in the ATP Rankings.

Felix Auger-Aliassime holds for a 3-2 lead. Given how the way things have panned out, this could be another humdinger of a contest.

Felix Auger-Aliassime has held onto the serve with Flavio returning the favour. One unforced error or a mishit will the undoing for both these players.

Felix Auger-Aliassime does very well to break Cobolli and the Canadian wins the first set.

Auger-Aliassime 6-4 Cobolli

Flavio Cobolli holds on to his serve. This will be some test for the Italian - who is vying to reach his first semi-final appearance at Roland Garros. It's the first time in Grand Slam history that three men from Italy have got to this stage.

Felix Auger-Aliassime has seized the momentum early in the second set, securing a crucial break of serve. The pivotal moment came following a grueling, high-intensity rally that ended when Flavio Cobolli misfired, hitting a groundstroke long.

This sequence highlights a clear shift in the match’s dynamic. Auger-Aliassime has visibly elevated his intensity and precision over the last few games, putting sustained pressure on the Italian. Cobolli, who had been holding his own, is now struggling to match the increased pace and consistency coming from the other side of the net, leading to the unforced error that handed the break to the Canadian.

The momentum has shifted dramatically in the second set. After Felix Auger-Aliassime’s attempt at a serve-and-volley at 30-30 proved unsuccessful, Flavio Cobolli seized the opening to secure a break point.

The pressure proved too much for the Canadian, who pushed a shot long at the conclusion of a demanding rally, handing the advantage over to the Italian. Having successfully turned a deficit into a break of serve, a visibly energized Cobolli is now firmly in control of the set.

It's 1-1 now in the quarter-final. Flavio Cobolli wraps up the second set on Court Philippe Chatrier with a break point and the Italian does not waste.

Canadian has gained a 2-1 lead in the third set. Three bad misses from Flavio Cobolli allows Canadian three break points and he takes a lead.

Flavio Cobolli leads 4-3 in the third set and the Canadian has some work to do.

The Italian has bounced back in style to take 2-1 lead in the quarter-final. He's one set win away from sealing a spot in the semis. The Canadian is furious with himself and has headed off court for a quick breather before the fourth set.

Auger-Aliassime 6-4 4-6 4-6 0-0 Cobolli

Cobolli breaks and he's pumped up. See his celebration after watching Felix Auger-Aliassime's forehand go long.

Flavio Cobolli holds serve and is unable to break Auger-Aliassime. The Italian now has the chance to serve out the match and book his spot in the semi-final.

Flavio Cobolli fights back to win in four sets and book his spot in the semi-final.

The 10th seed will appear in his Grand Slam semi-final.

Auger-Aliassime 6-4 4-6 4-6 4-6 Cobolli