Alexander Zverev moved closer to a long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after beating Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final on Friday.The German second seed won 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, keeping his quest for a first major title alive and setting up a championship clash against Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi.With several of the tournament’s biggest names no longer in contention, Zverev has emerged as the hot favorite in Paris. World number one Jannik Sinner’s campaign collapsed in the second round when he lost a two-set, 5-1 lead to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while Carlos Alcaraz never made it to the draw after withdrawing due to a right wrist injury.Despite everything, Zverev had to face harsh scrutiny from Mensik, who had enjoyed a decisive fortnight in Paris. The 20-year-old arrived in the semi-finals after scoring impressive wins over Andrey Rublev and rising Brazilian star João Fonseca, continuing a memorable run despite physical problems earlier in the tournament.“He beat so many incredible players. I knew it would be the hardest challenge I had so far. And I did it. I won. I’m happy,” Zverev said.The competition started in difficult conditions, with gusts of wind which caused problems for both players. Poorly timed shots were common in the early stages as they adapted to the swirling conditions with the roof remaining open.Mensik attempted to disrupt Zverev’s rhythm by frequently advancing and employing serve-and-volley tactics, but the German’s consistency from deep gradually swung the match in his favor.The first set ended with two costly double faults from Mensik, allowing Zverev to secure the decisive break. The second seed tightened his grip on the competition in the following set, breaking early and capitalizing on another double fault to advance further.The dynamic changed briefly in the third set. After receiving treatment for a neck issue and taking a medical timeout, Mensik returned with renewed aggression. He found more success with his ground shots and varied his tactics effectively, earning a break of serve and ultimately claiming the set to spark hopes of a comeback.The Parisian crowd responded enthusiastically, cheering on the young Czech who tried to draw the match into the fifth set. It was a rare setback for Zverev, who had only dropped one set previously in the tournament.“He started playing amazing in the third set,” Zverev said. “These are best-of-five-set matches: you know things are going to happen. The opponents will play better. You have to face it. You have to manage it. I did it. And I hope to play another great match on Sunday.The German, however, quickly regained control in the fourth set. His superior movement and defensive skills repeatedly frustrated Mensik, who found himself forced into increasingly difficult positions. A rally summed up the match perfectly when Zverev spotted an approach at the net and produced a delicate crosscourt return that left the Czech smiling in admiration.The victory sends Zverev into the fourth Grand Slam final of his career and offers another chance to erase the disappointment of previous near misses.His closest opportunity at the French Open came in 2024 when he led Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one before ultimately falling short. Four years earlier, he had squandered a two-set lead against Dominic Thiem in the US Open final. Most recently, he was defeated in straight sets by Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final.Now that the title is within his grasp and many of the pre-tournament favorites are already eliminated, Zverev has perhaps his best opportunity yet to win the major trophy that has remained just out of his reach throughout his career.Off the court, Zverev’s latest Grand Slam final appearance in Australia also attracted attention due to allegations made by former partners. Following that match, a spectator shouted the names of two ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical violence. One problem was resolved through an agreement involving German prosecutors and legal representatives, while an ATP investigation into a separate allegation concluded there was insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action.
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