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.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — ’The Proudest’ — Jakub Menšík’s Girlfriend and Mother Steal the Show With Touching Acts After His French Open Feat
"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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