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UNCOVERED: Alexander zverev closes in on first major title after reaching french open final - The Untold Story

Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts during the semifinal tennis match against Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik at the French Open in Paris, Friday, June 5, 2026. © Christophe Ena, AP Photo

Alexander Zverev fended off first-time semi-finalist Jakub Menšík in four sets (7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3) to reach the French Open final. A long-awaited first Grand Slam title is now in sight for the German.

Friday's all-Italian semi-final was called off when Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness, leaving Flavio Cobolli to advance to his first-ever major final.

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