Matteo Arnaldi of Italy, 23, achieved a significant victory by defeating the sixth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-2, 6-4, at Roland Garros. This win marks Arnaldi's first Grand Slam match victory over a top-10 ATP player and secures him a spot in the fourth round. Rublev, the Madrid champion, struggled with his composure throughout the match, visibly expressing frustration. Arnaldi, who described the match as the best tennis of his life, joins an elite group of Italians who have defeated top-10 opponents at Roland Garros in the past decade, including Cecchinato, Sinner, Fognini, and Sonego. This is Arnaldi's second career appearance in the second week of a major tournament. Rublev's defeat in the third round on Lenglen marks his second consecutive year losing to an Italian at this stage.
FORZA MATTEO ๐ค @mattearnalds takes out the No. 6 seed, Rublev, in straight sets to continue his #rolandgarros campaign ๐ช @rolandgarros https://t.co/NoKPKxaEkd
Matteo Arnaldi of Italy, who says afterwards he played the best tennis of his life, upsets No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev 76(6) 62 64. Well earned victory for Arnaldi. Yet for Rublev, once again his emotions in the face of adversity appeared to get the better of him. #rolandgarros
Matteo Arnaldi upsets 6th seed Andrey Rublev 7-6(6), 6-2, 6-4. Holds in his delight until after the handshake, then celebrates with an exuberant leapt. Tough scenes for Rublev, who received some boos after repeatedly smashing his racquet into his knee late in 3rd set.
A straight sets upset ๐ ๐ฎ๐น Matteo Arnaldi ousts sixth seed Andrey Rublev for a spot in the fourth round! #RolandGarros https://t.co/tgtti47zBI
ARNALDI stuns Rublev โ Superb win for the Italian player who beats World No.6 in straight sets 7-6 6-2 6-4! 1st round of 16 in Roland-Garros for Matteo, 2nd one in Grand Slam https://t.co/mkSBLHCmGA
23yo Matteo Arnaldi plays a fantastic match to beat world #6 Andrey Rublev 7-6(6), 6-2, 6-4 and reach the last 16 at #RolandGarros for the first time. 2nd career second week at Majors. Rublev loses in R3 to an Italian on Lenglen for the second straight year. https://t.co/qZEUeyChP7
A straight set upset ๐ ๐ฎ๐น Matteo Arnaldi ousts sixth seed Andrey Rublev for a spot in the fourth round! #RolandGarros https://t.co/u5d9DJL5Gj
1 - Matteo Arnaldi has claimed his maiden Grand Slam match win over an ATP top-10, he is the 5th Italian in the past decade to defeat an ATP top 10 opponent at Roland Garros after Cecchinato, Sinner, Fognini and Sonego. Surprise. #rolandgarros | @rolandgarros @atptour https://t.co/n3eQQcfh2J
Young Italian Matteo Arnaldi, one of highest ranked unseeded players, puts Andrey Rublev out of his misery and completes a 7-6 (6) 6-2, 6-4 victory in R3 of #RolandGarros Madrid champ, seeded 6th, the 1st top 15 men's seed to lose here and struggled with Arnaldi & his composureโฆ https://t.co/QXMOMzKNF9
A+ From Arnaldi ๐คฉ Matteo Arnaldi knocks out Rublev for his biggest ever win at a Grand Slam! #RolandGarros https://t.co/FekxbUVjYM
Matteo Arnaldi rips a forehand return winner and is now up two sets and a break on Madrid champ Andrey Rublev at #rolandgarros Italy having a much better day than Rublev, who just pounded himself in the leg repeatedly with his racket #getty https://t.co/6cFS8D6rxw
Matteo Arnaldi is now two sets up 7-6(6), 6-2 against #6 seed Andrey Rublev. Rublev once again showing visible and vocal frustrations throughout the match while his opponent is playing inspired tennis. #rolandgarros
Matteo Arnaldi now two sets up on #6 Andre Rublev. 7-6(6), 6-2 on Lenglen. #RolandGarros