Flavio Cobolli defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime in four sets to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2026 French Open [1].
The victory marks a significant career milestone for the Italian player, who overcame a higher-seeded opponent to enter the final stages of the tournament.
The match took place on a Wednesday morning during the event at Roland Garros in Paris [2]. Cobolli entered the quarter-final as the No. 10 seed, while Auger-Aliassime held the No. 4 seed position [3]. Despite the ranking gap, Cobolli's performance allowed him to stun the Canadian athlete and secure the win [1].
This result eliminates Auger-Aliassime from the competition and propels Cobolli into the semifinals for the first time in his professional career [1]. The match was decided in four sets, ending the run of one of the tournament's top contenders [1].
Cobolli's path to the semifinals has been characterized by superior play during the quarter-final stage [1]. His ability to maintain consistency against the No. 4 seed has positioned him as a primary challenger for the title in the coming rounds [3].
“Cobolli defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime in four sets”
Cobolli's ascent to the semifinals represents a shift in the tournament's momentum, as the defeat of the No. 4 seed opens the bracket. His first-ever appearance in a Grand Slam semifinal indicates a rise in his global standing and puts pressure on the remaining top seeds.
