In the post-match interview at Roland-Garros 2024 following his impressive performance against Andrey Rublev (winning 7-66 6-2 6-4), Matteo Arnaldi expressed his satisfaction with his play, deeming it one of his best matches despite the challenges of best-of-five sets. He also acknowledged the positive influence of Italy’s success in the Davis Cup, noting the increased interest and energy in Italian tennis, which motivates players to give their best on the court.
Arnaldi at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.35 (career-high), Matteo achieved an overall 19-13 win-loss record in 2024. The Italian is now competing at the French Open where he defeated the world no.38 Arthur Fils 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-2, the world no.90 Alexandre Muller 6-4 6-1 6-3 and the world no.6 Andrey Rublev 7-66 6-2 6-4.
Matteo Arnaldi will face the world no.9 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 4th round. They have never played each other up to now in top competitions.