Matteo Arnaldi Stuns Frances Tiafoe in 5 Sets After Erasing 4-1 Fourth-Set Deficit
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 1
Matteo Arnaldi Stuns Frances Tiafoe in 5 Sets After Erasing 4-1 Fourth-Set Deficit
13 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 1
Matteo Arnaldi beat No. 19 seed Frances Tiafoe 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4 in the French Open fourth round, reaching the quarterfinals after nearly five hours.
A 4-1 lead in the fourth set slipped away for Tiafoe, who also failed to serve out the match at 5-4 before Arnaldi forced a tiebreak and seized momentum.
The defeat ended the United States' singles run at Roland Garros, with Tiafoe having been the last American remaining in either draw.
Arnaldi next faces Matteo Berrettini, while Tiafoe's exit stings more in a men's field already opened up by losses and withdrawals involving top contenders.
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