Zverev Starts Friday Roland-Garros Semis Against Mensik

Friday 5 June hosts the men's semifinals at Roland-Garros. Alexander Zverev opens the day against Jakub Mensik, followed by an all‑Italian clash between Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi. The matches follow Thursday’s women’s semifinals that featured qualifiers Maja Chwalinska and Mirra Andreeva. Zverev, the 2022 champion, seeks a place in the final after a dominant run to the semifinals. Mensik earned his semifinal spot by defeating a top‑seed in the quarterfinals. Their encounter will determine which player contests the title on Sunday. Cobolli, the 22‑year‑old Italian, arrived in the semifinals after a straight‑sets win over a fellow countryman. Arnaldi secured his place by overcoming a seeded opponent in a three‑set battle. The all‑Italian semifinal guarantees an Italian finalist if one advances. Thursday’s women’s semifinals saw Chwalinska, a surprise qualifier, defeat a former top‑10 player. Andreeva, ranked among the world’s top‑20 juniors, overcame a seeded competitor to reach the final. Their performances set the stage for the men’s matches on Saturday. The day’s schedule places the Zverev‑Mensik match at 14:00 CET, with Cobolli‑Arnaldi slated for 16:30 CET. Court Philippe‑Chatrier will host both semifinals. Ticket holders for the women’s semifinals may upgrade to the men’s sessions. The winners will meet on Sunday for the Roland‑Garros final. The champion will claim the French Open title and the accompanying 2 million‑euro prize money. Broadcasts will be available on major sports networks worldwide.