Zverev sets up French Open final with Cobolli and opportunity he cannot afford to miss
Alexander Zverev has reached the French Open final after defeating Jakub Mensik, setting up a match against Flavio Cobolli. Cobolli advanced to the final after his opponent, Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew due to a sudden illness.
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Alexander Zverev celebrates victory over Jakub Mensik in their Roland Garros semi-final and will contest his fourth grand slam final on Sunday. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Alexander Zverev celebrates victory over Jakub Mensik in their Roland Garros semi-final and will contest his fourth grand slam final on Sunday. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images French Open 2026 Zverev sets up French Open final with Cobolli and opportunity he cannot afford to miss Second seed wins semi-final 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
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