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Alexander Zverev prepares for French Open semifinal with family support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Alexander Zverev prepares for French Open semifinal with family support

Summary

Alexander Zverev continues his campaign at the French Open, having advanced despite major upsets affecting other top seeds. Ahead of his semifinal match against Jakub Menšík, Zverev benefits from support from his girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, and their five-year-old daughter, Mayla. Zverev has opened up about the positive impact of Thomalla on his career, crediting her for bringing him peace and support. Their relationship has been public since 2021, while Zverev aims to keep Mayla out of the spotlight as she attends tournaments. He was recently spotted with her celebrating his doubles title win at the Mexican Open.

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By the Numbers

•Zverev faces Jakub Menšík in the French Open semifinal.
•Top seeds like Djokovic and Sinner are out of the tournament.
•Sophia Thomalla and daughter Mayla support Zverev's matches.
•Zverev aims to protect Mayla's privacy during tournaments.
•Thomalla has been a consistent presence in Zverev's career.

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Major upsets have become a defining theme of this year’s French Open, with several top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, and others seeing their campaigns derailed. However, No.
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