Arnaldi Stuns Rublev for French Open Upset
Young Italian Continues Breakthrough Season
Arnaldi Captures Biggest Win of Career
Matteo Arnaldi, the rising star of Italian tennis, scored one of the biggest wins of his career Friday at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old upset sixth seed Andrey Rublev 7-6(6), 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the French Open.
Arnaldi, who entered the tournament ranked 35th in the world, played with incredible poise and determination against the more experienced Rublev. He broke serve six times throughout the match and saved all five break points he faced.
The victory marks Arnaldi's first over a top-10 player. It also continues his impressive season, which has seen him reach the semifinals of the Barcelona Open and the quarterfinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Arnaldi's success at Roland Garros is a testament to his talent and the progress he has made under the guidance of coach Federico Ricci.
With this stunning upset, Arnaldi has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting young players in the world. His ability to perform on the big stage and his fearless approach to the game suggest that he has a bright future ahead of him.
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