Zverev reaches French Open final, seeks first Grand Slam title
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Alexander Zverev has advanced to the French Open final after defeating Jakub Mensik in the semi-finals. The second seed won the match 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, navigating through a tough fourth set. This marks Zverev's fourth major final and second at Roland Garros, following a previous loss to Carlos Alcaraz in 2024. He will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli in the final set for Sunday, as Cobolli advanced via walkover after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to a virus.
- •Zverev is the second seed at the French Open.
- •He defeated Mensik in a semi-final that went four sets.
- •Cobolli reached the final after Arnaldi withdrew.
- •Zverev aims to become the seventh oldest first-time Grand Slam men's champion.
- 5:06 PMESPN — Zverev uses clear path to reach French Open final
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title
- 3:56 PMBBC Sport — Zverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title
"The pressure has been on Alexander Zverev to finally win an elusive Grand Slam title, and now the second-seeded German is only one victory away from raising the French Open trophy.
"Title favourite Alexander Zverev is one win away from an elusive first Grand Slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals.
"Title favourite Alexander Zverev is one win away from an elusive first Grand Slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 5, 2026, 5:06 PMZverev uses clear path to reach French Open final
The pressure has been on Alexander Zverev to finally win an elusive Grand Slam title, and now the second-seeded German is only one victory away from raising the French Open trophy.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:54 PMZverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title
Title favourite Alexander Zverev is one win away from an elusive first Grand Slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 3:56 PMZverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title
Title favourite Alexander Zverev is one win away from an elusive first Grand Slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals.
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