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Zverev advances to French Open final after defeating Mensik

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Zverev advances to French Open final after defeating Mensik
Summary

Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the French Open. The second seed's victory sets up a final against Flavio Cobolli, who reached the championship match without playing a semi-final due to Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal. Zverev has faced struggles in previous Grand Slam finals, having lost three times before, including at Roland Garros two years ago. The final will take place on Sunday, and Zverev holds a 3-1 record against Cobolli.

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  • •Zverev secured victory in four sets against Mensik.
  • •Cobolli reached the final without playing his semi-final match.
  • •Zverev aims to end a 14-month title drought.
  • •Match held on Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday.
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Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets on Friday to set up a French Open final against Flavio Cobolli.Cobolli has dropped just two sets in the event so far and impressed in his quarter-final victory over Canadian fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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After what has been one of the most turbulent French Open fortnights of this century, we finally have two players remaining who will compete for the Coupe des Mousquetaires as Alexander Zverev takes on Italian Flavio Cobolli. Both players have navigated their path to the final amid all the chaos surrounding this tournament and are …

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The French Open will crown a first-time Grand Slam champion on Sunday, and it will do so in a final that very few people predicted. Alexander Zverev advanced to the final after defeating rising Czech star Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the semifinals, his fourth career Grand Slam final and second appearance in …

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