Zverev reaches French Open semifinals, values Olympic gold over Grand Slam
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Alexander Zverev advanced to the semifinals at the French Open on Tuesday, defeating Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3. Following the match, Zverev expressed that he would not trade his Olympic gold medal for a Grand Slam title, emphasizing the significance of representing his country. He has lost three Grand Slam finals but remains hopeful to add a major title to his accomplishments. Zverev's next challenge comes against the winner of the quarterfinal match between Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik, which is yet to be decided.
- •Zverev defeats Jodar in straight sets
- •He emphasizes importance of Olympic gold medal
- •Next opponent will be Fonseca or Mensik
- •Zverev has not passed fourth round at Wimbledon
- •Zverev lost three Grand Slam finals previously
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — 'No chance': Zverev won't swap Olympic gold for a grand slam title
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev would never trade his Olympic gold for a Grand Slam title
"Alexander Zverev has lost three Grand Slam finals but would never swap a victory in one of those for the Olympic gold medal he owns. After reaching the French Open semifinals on Tuesday, beating Spaniard Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3, Zverev was asked if he would ever trade his gold for an elusive major if he could do so.
"Alexander Zverev won't exchange his Olympic gold medal from 2021 for a maiden grand slam title. "No chance," he told reporters after reaching the French Open semi-finals where he will face Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 8:10 AM'No chance': Zverev won't swap Olympic gold for a grand slam title
Alexander Zverev won't exchange his Olympic gold medal from 2021 for a maiden grand slam title. "No chance," he told reporters after reaching the French Open semi-finals where he will face Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:04 PMAlexander Zverev would never trade his Olympic gold for a Grand Slam title
Alexander Zverev has lost three Grand Slam finals but would never swap a victory in one of those for the Olympic gold medal he owns. After reaching the French Open semifinals on Tuesday, beating Spaniard Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3, Zverev was asked if he would ever trade his gold for an elusive major if he could do so.
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