Resolute Zverev reels in Mensik to return to French Open final

05 Jun 2026, 15:52 · CNA · Join

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his semi final match against Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2026 Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik celebrates winning the third set in his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

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PARIS, June 5 : Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7‑5 6‑2 3‑6 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final again.

The 29-year-old, who has lost three major finals, including one at Roland Garros two years ago, has looked sharp in Paris and faces the winner of the all-Italian clash between 10th seed Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi.

A tight opening set on a sun-kissed Court Philippe Chatrier tilted Zverev's way when he struck a backhand crosscourt winner in the 11th game to bring up a break point, and he nudged ahead with a delicate shot that Mensik sent into the net.

The world number three sent down a powerful ace to pocket the first set and asserted himself with an early break at the start of the second set, as the 20-year-old Mensik's level briefly dipped in his maiden Grand Slam semi-final.

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Mensik sat with a towel over his head during a changeover and his troubles deepened after the restart, when Zverev took his game up a few notches and sealed a double break, before comfortably doubling his lead in the match.

After a long medical timeout for a neck issue, Czech Mensik mixed his booming serve with deft drop shots to break for a 4-2 lead en route to winning the third set, but Zverev powered through the next with no drama to prevail.

Resolute Zverev reels in Mensik to return to French Open final

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