IN PHOTOS: Jakub Mensik beats Joao Fonseca in straight sets at Roland Garros

Updated On: 03 June, 2026 06:09 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Jakub Mensik was the star in Paris on Tuesday night, as he overcame Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) to reach his first major semi-final at Roland Garros. The two young stars were competing in a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time in their career. (Pics: AFP)

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Jakub Mensik will play his first ever Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open (Pics: AFP)

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Mensik commanded play from the baseline and transitioned forward with tremendous confidence to prevail after two hours and 33 minutes and continue his dream run in Paris

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The contest marked a significant milestone for both players, who were competing in their first major quarter-final

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Mensik, who had also come through two five-setters en route to the last eight, maintained his authority throughout the match and defeated Fonseca in straight sets

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With this win, Mensik became the youngest Czech man in history to reach the semi-finals of a major.

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Mensik will face the second seed and 2024 finalist Alexander Zverev in the semi-final. The German star will start as the favourite to win his maiden Grand Slam

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IN PHOTOS: Jakub Mensik beats Joao Fonseca in straight sets at Roland Garros

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