Jakub Menšík reaches French Open semifinals after quarterfinal win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jakub Menšík of Czechia advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 French Open following a quarterfinal victory against Brazil’s João Fonseca on June 2. Menšík won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3). The victory marks a milestone for the 20-year-old, making him the youngest Czech man to reach a Grand Slam semifinal. After overcoming a tough second-round match in extreme heat, Menšík is set to face second seed Alexander Zverev in the next round. His celebration included emotional moments with his mother and girlfriend courtside.
- •Menšík defeated João Fonseca in French Open quarterfinals.
- •He won the match in straight sets: 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3).
- •Menšík's win makes him the youngest Czech man in a Grand Slam semifinal.
- •He will face second seed Alexander Zverev next.
- •The tournament has seen major upsets among the top seeds.
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"The 2026 French Open has been defined by utter chaos, with top seeds tumbling and a wide-open draw. And 20-year-old Jakub Menšík has just pulled off a quarterfinal victory over teen sensation João Fonseca.
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