Jakub Mensik showcased his immense potential by defeating Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) to secure his first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros on Tuesday night.
Mensik, 20, reached the Roland Garros semi-finals by defeating Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3), becoming the first player born in 2004 or later to reach a Grand Slam semi-final. He surpassed Ivan Lendl's record as the youngest Czech man to reach an Open Era Grand Slam semi-final at 20y 265d.
Mensik defeated Joao Fonseca in the quarter-finals
Jun 03, 2026
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What's the storyRising star Jakub Mensik reached the 2026 French Open semi-final after beating Joao Fonseca.
The 20-year-old Czech player won the men's singles quarter-final 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) on Court Philippe-Chatrier after two hours and 33 minutes.
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