Flavio Cobolli has advanced to the final of the 2026 French Open, but the feat came with mixed emotions as his opponent, fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, was forced to withdraw shortly before their highly anticipated semifinal clash.

Germany’s Zverev, the world No. 3 and three-time Grand Slam runner-up, is into a fourth major final after defeating Jakub Menšík of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in their French Open semifinal Friday.

Maja Chwalinska entered the 2026 French Open with one career Grand Slam main-draw win. She had only played in two prior Grand Slam main draws. But you wouldn't know any of that if you watched her play. The 24-year-old, ranked No. 114 in the world, is the second women's qualifier in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam final.

Second seed Zverev has rounded out his game in recent seasons and demonstrated his strength in Friday’s semi-final, but his greatest enemy, as ever, remains his own mental equilibrium and tendency to

Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden grand slam title.

Italy's Flavio Cobolli says he "almost cried" after being told by compatriot Matteo Arnaldi that he would have to withdraw from their French Open semi-final. The tennis world was shattered after Arnaldi was forced to withdraw just 25 minutes before the last-four showdown was set to get underway at Roland Garros after coming down with a nasty virus

The French Open men's draw is down to its final two contestants, and the storylines are quite intriguing. Alexander Zverev is seeking his first Grand Slam title, while Flavio Cobolli is seeking to become the second Italian man in the Open Era (since 1968) to win a French Open title.

Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his French Open 2026 women's final picks, predictions and best bets for Saturday