Matteo Arnaldi def. Tallon Griekspoor 6(9)-7(11), 6-3, 7(8)-6(6), 6-3 — French Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Matteo Arnaldi defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6(9)-7(11), 6-3, 7(8)-6(6), 6-3 in the R128 of the French Open 2026.

World No. 104 Matteo Arnaldi flipped a first-set tiebreak deficit into a four-set upset of 33rd-ranked Tallon Griekspoor, and the gap came down to who cashed the return chances: Arnaldi converted 4 of 12 break points while Griekspoor went 0-for-5. The Italian also stayed flawless under pressure on his own serve, saving all five break points he faced. Griekspoor's nine double faults and 59 unforced errors handed the edge back every time he threatened, sinking the favorite in their first meeting.

Match stats

Tallon Griekspoor: 9 aces, 62 winners, 53% first serves, 9 double faults, 0/5 break points. Matteo Arnaldi: 7 aces, 61 winners, 64% first serves, 2 double faults, 4/12 break points.

Profiles: Tallon Griekspoor · Matteo Arnaldi — French Open 2026

Head-to-head

Tallon Griekspoor and Matteo Arnaldi have met 2 times, splitting the head-to-head 1–1.

• Canadian Open 2026 R32 — Tallon Griekspoor won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3