Jakub Mensik survives Joao Fonseca in French Open semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Jakub Mensik defeated Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) in the French Open semifinals on June 2, 2026. Mensik showcased strong serving and net play, overcoming a spirited challenge from the 19-year-old Fonseca, who fought back in the third set after dropping the first two. Despite a leg issue, Mensik remained focused, saving several match points in a tense tiebreak. With this win, Mensik advances to his first grand slam final, setting up a crucial encounter against Alexander Zverev, who he will face next after Zverev's earlier semifinal victory.
- •Mensik reaches his first grand slam final
- •Match ended with a tiebreak in the third set
- •Mensik struggled with a leg issue during the match
- •Fonseca saved six match points in total
- •Next match is against Alexander Zverev
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jakub Mensik outlasts Joao Fonseca in battle of new stars but greater test awaits
"The Czech appeared to struggle with a left leg issue and has spent four hours more on court than his semi-final opponent, Alexander Zverev
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