Tennis: Zverev reaches French Open semifinals, eyes first major title

German tennis player Alexander Zverev has reached the semifinals of the French Open, bringing him one step closer to a potential maiden Grand Slam title. Zverev, currently ranked second in the world, secured his place in the final four by defeating Spain's Rafael Ojeda in the quarterfinals with a dominant 3-0 victory.

The match, held at Roland Garros in Paris, saw Zverev overcome Ojeda with set scores of 7-6, 6-1, and 6-3. This marks a significant achievement for Zverev, who was a runner-up at the French Open in 2024, intensifying hopes for his first major championship win.

In the semifinals, Zverev is set to face the Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik. Mensik has emerged as a surprise contender, having defeated higher-ranked players João Fonseca and Casper Ruud en route to the final four. Mensik's previous best performance at a Grand Slam was reaching the quarterfinals, making this semifinal appearance a career-best for him.

Meanwhile, in the women's singles, Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk defeated her compatriot Elina Svitolina with a 2-1 victory in their quarterfinal match.