Alexander Zverev beats Jakub Mensik to set up latest grand slam title chance
Alexander Zverev’s march towards an expected first grand slam title continued with a semi-final victory over Jakub Mensik.
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Zverev beats Mensik at French Open, nears elusive Slam title - ESPN
Jannik Sinner lost early. Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to injury.
Resolute Zverev reels in Mensik to return to French Open final
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.
Zverev meets Mensik with eye on next step as Paris field blown open
PARIS, June 4 : Alexander Zverev will carry mounting expectations into Friday's French Open semi-final against dangerous Czech Jakub Mensik, as the second seed aims to close in on an elusive Grand Slam title after shock exits opened up the draw for him.
Italians Cobolli, Arnaldi advance to French Open semifinals - ESPN
PARIS — An Italian man will be in the French Open final, and it's not Jannik Sinner.
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.
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.