Alexander Zverev Marches Into French Open Final, Keeps Grand Slam Dream Alive

Alexander Zverev Marches Into French Open Final, One Win Away From Maiden Grand Slam Title

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev moved within touching distance of his first Grand Slam crown after defeating rising Czech star Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final on Friday. Zverev prevailed 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, producing a composed display to secure his fourth appearance in a major final.

Having previously finished runner-up at the 2020 US Open, the 2024 French Open and the 2025 Australian Open, the German now has another opportunity to end his long wait for a Grand Slam title. His latest victory also capped an impressive run in Paris, where he dropped only two sets en route to the final.

Speaking after the match, Zverev praised Mensik’s fighting spirit and ability to raise his game during the contest.

“He started playing amazingly in the third set. He really stepped up to another level. But this is a Grand Slam, it’s best-of-five-set matches. Opponents are going to play better. You have to deal with it. I did and I hope to play another great match on Sunday.”

In Sunday’s title clash, Zverev will face fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli, who advanced to the final after Matteo Arnaldi was forced to withdraw from their semifinal because of illness.

Zverev Takes Control Early

The opening set was a tense affair, with both players holding serve under pressure and producing several high-quality rallies. Mensik created multiple break-point opportunities, but Zverev’s experience showed as he repeatedly escaped danger.

The breakthrough arrived at 5-5 when Mensik’s level dipped at a crucial moment. A pair of double faults and a costly error handed Zverev the decisive break, allowing the German to serve out the set 7-5 after more than an hour of intense tennis.

That advantage transformed the match. Zverev dominated the second set with aggressive baseline play and a highly effective first serve, breaking early before cruising to a 6-2 win. His consistency from the back of the court left Mensik struggling to impose himself as the German moved two sets ahead.

Mensik Refuses To Go Away

Despite facing a daunting deficit, Mensik responded impressively in the third set. The teenager increased the intensity of his returns, stepped inside the baseline more often and began attacking Zverev’s backhand with greater conviction.

The change in approach paid off as he finally earned a breakthrough on serve and maintained his advantage with confident shot-making. Mixing powerful groundstrokes with delicate touch at the net, Mensik claimed the third set 6-3 to keep the semifinal alive.

Experience Seals The Deal

Any hopes of a comeback were short-lived as Zverev quickly reasserted control in the fourth set. The German broke early to establish a 2-0 lead and never allowed Mensik to build sustained momentum.

With his serve firing and his groundstrokes finding consistent depth, Zverev dictated the majority of the exchanges and kept the young Czech under constant pressure. Mensik continued to battle hard, but the German’s experience proved decisive in the closing stages.

After just over three hours on court, Zverev served out the match with authority to book his place in another Grand Slam final, moving one step closer to the biggest title of his career.