Matteo Arnaldi achieved a significant milestone by reaching his first grand slam semifinal at the French Open, capitalizing on an injury withdrawal from compatriot Matteo Berrettini. Berrettini, who experienced hip pain, retired while trailing 7-5, 5-2 after a medical timeout. Arnaldi, ranked 104th in the world, had already spent considerable time on court in previous rounds, totaling 17 hours and 42 minutes. He expressed sympathy for Berrettini, acknowledging the challenges of competing at such a high level. In the other semifinal, Flavio Cobolli also secured his spot by defeating fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in a four-set match. Cobolli, who overcame a set deficit, attributed part of his success to superstitions, including using a shower stall favored by 14-time champion Rafael Nadal. The upcoming semifinal guarantees an all-Italian final, showcasing the growing talent in Italian tennis despite the absence of world number one Jannik Sinner.