Alexander Zverev closes in on first major title after reaching French Open final

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Alexander Zverev closes in on first major title after reaching French Open final

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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

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

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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. 

The World Cup favourites are beginning to touch down in America, with all of Germany, Argentina, and England due to play warm-up matches in the main host country on Saturday evening. For the Three Lions, a friendly against New Zealand comes in the midst of a two-week training camp in the Florida heat.

Lionel Messi was back in full training with Argentina after a hamstring issue, while Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti had a positive update to give on Neymar‘s fitness.

French cyclist Célia Géry sprinted to a surprise victory on stage seven of the women’s Giro d’Italia at Salice Terme. Anna van der Breggen remains in the overall lead, despite a mid-stage crash, with two stages to go.

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