Jakub Mensik beats Joao Fonseca to set up French Open semi with Alexander Zverev
Jakub Mensik won the next-generation battle against Joao Fonseca to set up a French Open semi-final against title favourite Alexander Zverev.
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Teen sensation Fonseca exits French Open with new conviction
June 2 : Joao Fonseca said his run to the French Open quarter-finals had helped him better understand the limits of his game and body after the Brazilian teenager's campaign ended with a defeat by Jakub Mensik on Tuesday.
Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends
PARIS, France: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Jakub Mensik halted Joao Fonseca’s scintillating run in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men’s draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar’s impressive Roland Garros debut, easing into the semifinals with a 7-6, (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 win. The 29-year-old Zverev is the clear favorite for a maiden Grand Slam title. He has finished runner-up on three occasions, including at the 2024 French Open. “I want to win the matches that are ahead of me, that is my goal, that is my aim,” said Zverev, who has only dropped one set en route to the last four. It is the fifth time in six years he has made it to this stage in Paris. “I’m happy to be in the semifinals, for now,” he added. For Jodar, the grind of back-to-back five-setters appeared to take its toll as he struggled to cope after blowing a 5-2 lead in the opening set under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier. The 19-year-old Jodar was featuring at just his second major.
Resolute Mensik makes Paris semis, Andreeva and Kostyuk set up meeting
PARIS, June 2 : Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam.
Ice-cool Mensik reaches Paris semi-finals, red-hot Andreeva and Kostyuk set up meeting
PARIS, June 2 : Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam.
Zverev says Olympic gold ultimate prize despite chasing maiden major
PARIS, June 2 : Alexander Zverev may be closing in on an elusive maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, but the German said on Tuesday that he would never trade his Olympic gold medal for one and called it the most difficult thing to win.
Zverev crushes Jodar to reach last four in Paris again
PARIS, June 2 : Alexander Zverev continued his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title as he recovered from a shaky start to brush aside Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(3) 6-1 6-3 and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
South Africa assistant coach Mkhalele cleared to travel to Mexico
JOHANNESBURG, June 2 : South Africa assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has received his U.S. visa and will leave for the team’s World Cup base in Pachuca, Mexico on Tuesday after players and the technical team left for the tournament without him on Monday.