Zverev reaches French Open semi-finals as Mensik ends Fonseca run
Summary
Alexander Zverev reached the French Open semi-finals by beating Rafael Jodar, moving closer to winning his first Grand Slam title. Jakub Mensik won against Joao Fonseca to advance to the semi-finals, while Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will compete for a spot in the women's final.Key Facts
- Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6, 6-1, 6-3 to reach the French Open semi-finals.
- Zverev is 29 years old and has been runner-up in Grand Slam events three times before.
- Jakub Mensik, age 20, beat 19-year-old Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 to advance to the semi-finals.
- Joao Fonseca won matches against Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud earlier in the tournament.
- Marta Kostyuk beat Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
- Kostyuk dedicated her win to people in Ukraine amid recent attacks there.
- The women’s semi-final will be between Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva.
- The men’s semi-final will feature Alexander Zverev against Jakub Mensik.
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