Jakub Mensik faces Alexander Zverev in French Open semi-finals
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Jakub Mensik is competing against Alexander Zverev in the first semi-final of the 2026 French Open, which started at 1:30 PM BST. This match follows the exits of top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, giving Zverev an opportunity to break through and claim his first major title. Mensik is looking to advance in a tournament that has seen some unexpected results, and the match is currently in progress with fans eager to see how it unfolds.
- •Mensik vs Zverev in 2026 French Open semi-finals
- •Match began at 1:30 PM BST
- •Zverev targeting first Grand Slam title
- •Sinner and Alcaraz have been eliminated
- •Match is currently in progress
- 12:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jakub Mensik v Alexander Zverev: French Open 2026 men’s semi-finals – live
"First semi-final at 1.30pm BST, Arnaldi v Cobolli to come Mail Katy | Andreeva routs Kostyuk to reach final Sinner. Alcaraz. Alcaraz. Sinner. Sinner. Alcaraz. Sinner. Alcaraz. Alcaraz … Zverev? With Jannik Sinner evaporating in the second-round heat and Carlos Alcaraz exiting before the tournament had even started, Alexander Zverev has known for nine long days that he may never get a better chance to be the one who breaks Sincaraz’s duopoly of grand slam titles and finally make that step from the best male player to have not won a major – a label he must be absolutely sick of hearing – to slam champion. Continue reading...
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