Zverev eases past Mensik to reach 2nd final in Paris

Alexander Zverev celebrates his victory over Jakub Mensik in Paris on Friday. PIC/AFP

Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach his second French Open final on Friday.

The German will face either 10th seed Flavio Cobolli or his fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Mensik. Zverev has endured several near misses at major tournaments, with three previous final defeats.

"This is a Grand Slam, it's best of five, things are going to happen, opponents are going to play better. I managed it," said Zverev. "I hope to play another great match on Sunday."

But he will be a strong favourite against either Cobolli or world number 104 Arnaldi to finally get over the line and lift a Slam trophy.

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