Alexander Zverev continues his quest for a first-ever Grand Slam title on Friday as he takes on Jakub Menšík in the semifinals of the French Open. The second seed has managed to keep his composure despite all the upsets at Stade Roland-Garros. Standing in his way in the final four is Menšík, who has established himself as somewhat of a giant killer on the ATP Tour.
Alexander Zverev vs Jakub Menšík Match Details
Date: June 5, 2026
Tournament: French Open 2026
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor Clay
Category: Grand Slam
Live Telecast: HBO Max, TNT, TSN
Zverev vs Menšík Head-to-Head Record
This will be the second meeting between these two players, coming just over a month after their first at the Madrid Open. Zverev won 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3 in that fourth-round match en route to the final.
The world No. 3 is enjoying a promising run in Paris and sent talented youngster Rafael Jódar home in straight sets in the last round. He has dropped just one set so far at the French Open, showcasing his clay-court prowess at a Grand Slam where so many of the top seeds have been sent home early.
This is Zverev’s best opportunity to finally win his first-ever Grand Slam title, and he has a strong French Open record, with this being his fifth semifinal appearance (one final in 2024).
Menšík had never made it past the fourth round of a Grand Slam prior to his French Open run. But he has shown nerves of steel to see off some big names like Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, and João Fonseca.
The 20-year-old is a decent player on clay and is also enjoying a solid season with 1 title and a 23-9 win-loss record. He relishes the big stage and has a 10-10 win-loss record against top-10 players.
Zverev vs Menšík Prediction and Pick
Zverev’s experience and clay-court record makes him the favorite going into this match. He has also enjoyed a much easier run to the semifinals and will be the fresher of the two players.
However, Menšík has a lethal serve and can create awkward angles with his aggressive groundstrokes. He will look to take advantage of any lapses of concentration that may arise from his opponent’s end. All the pressure will be on Zverev, and that is something the Czech star could take advantage of by flying under the radar.
Both players have a similar style of play, and we could see some thrilling baseline rallies. The key could well rest on which player can make the most out of their serve.
The form book certainly favors Zverev. He has enjoyed a strong clay-court season, even if an ATP Tour title has eluded him for more than a year. He will never get a better opportunity to win a Grand Slam, and is well placed to make the final.
Pick – Zverev in four sets.
