Zverev advances to French Open semi-final against Mensik
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Alexander Zverev defeated teenager Rafael Jodar in straight sets to reach the French Open semi-finals, where he will face Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik. Second seed Zverev is the highest-ranked man remaining in the singles draw after several shock exits. Mensik advanced by beating Brazilian Joao Fonseca in straight sets in Tuesday’s night session. Zverev, who lost the 2024 French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz, said his goal is to keep winning the matches ahead of him. Mensik is the first Czech player to reach a Grand Slam men’s singles semi-final since Tomas Berdych at Wimbledon in 2017.
What’s reported
Alexander Zverev beat Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 6-3 in the French Open quarter-finals.
Zverev will face Jakub Mensik in the semi-finals for a place in Sunday’s final.
Mensik defeated Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-3) in Tuesday’s night session.
Zverev is one of three top-10 seeds remaining, alongside Felix Auger-Aliassime and Flavio Cobolli.
Zverev dropped only one set across his four matches to reach the quarter-finals; Jodar spent almost 13 hours on court across two five-set matches.
Mensik is the first Czech man to reach a Grand Slam singles semi-final since Tomas Berdych at Wimbledon in 2017.
Key figures
Alexander Zverev: German tennis player, second seed at French Open.
Rafael Jodar: 19-year-old Spanish tennis player.
Jakub Mensik: Czech tennis player, 26th seed.
Joao Fonseca: 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player.
Felix Auger-Aliassime: Fourth seed at French Open.
Flavio Cobolli: 10th seed at French Open.
Sources: BBC News
