Czech tennis player who defeated Joao Fonseca to reach the French Open semi-finals, where he lost to Alexander Zverev.
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The Namibian
Jakub Mensik beat Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 to reach French Open semi-finals
“The 20-year-old Mensik beat Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in the night session on Court Philippe Chatrier to extend his best run at a Grand Slam.”
Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi finalsThe Namibian
Mensik will take on Alexander Zverev on Friday for a place in the final
“Mensik, the world number 27, will take on second seed and title favourite Alexander Zverev on Friday for a place in the final.”
Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi finalsThe Namibian
Jakub Mensik is preparing to play his first Grand Slam quarter-final
“Both Fonseca and Mensik will be playing in their first Grand Slam quarter-final later on Tuesday.”
Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face AndreevaThe Namibian
Jakub Mensik defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-3
“World number two Sinner went down 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-3 to sixth seed Mensik as the Italian's comeback from Australian Open semi-final defeat came to an early end.”
Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar, Sinner stunnedThe Namibian
Jakub Mensik pulled out injured from his match against Djokovic
“Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam crown, was scheduled to face Jakub Mensik in the last 16 on Monday but the Czech player pulled out injured.”
Alcaraz, Djokovic into Melbourne last eight as next gen roarsSerena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 5-4, 4-1 in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday. Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's semi-finals and finals.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 5-4, 4-1 in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday. Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's semi-finals and finals.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the French Open semi-final to reach his fourth Grand Slam final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Cobolli's opponent Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Czech youngster Jakub Mensik defeated Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 to advance to the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday, where he will face second seed Alexander Zverev.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6, 6-1, 6-3 to reach the French Open semifinals, where the 29-year-old will face the winner of a quarterf final between Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik. Kostyuk and Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, suffered an apparent heatstroke during a loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men's tournament wide open. Leading by two sets and 5-1 in the third set, Sinner struggled with his movement and lost 18 points in a row before falling to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat to world number 56 Cerundolo.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic battled from behind to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 in his opening Roland Garros match, keeping alive his bid for a 25th major title. Alexander Zverev also advanced comfortably in the first round of the clay-court Grand Slam.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros on Sunday, competing in the opening day after recovering from a shoulder issue and facing limited clay-court match practice heading into the tournament.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner arrives at the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to win the men's title, with a career Grand Slam within reach after claiming the Italian Open and becoming the second player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. Alcaraz, the defending champion who beat him in last year's final, is ruled out through injury.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000, completing the "Sunshine Double" by winning both Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a set. Sinner's victory, combined with Aryna Sabalenka's win on the women's side, marks the first time both the men's and women's draws were swept since Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka in 2016.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the Qatar Open quarter-finals to book a semi-final spot against Andrey Rublev. World number two Jannik Sinner was knocked out by Jakub Mensik 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 in his comeback tournament after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, while defending champion Madison Keys lost to Jessica Pegula as Melbourne faced forecast temperatures of 45C. The tournament implemented health measures including 10-minute breaks during longer matches and plans to use indoor courts as extreme heat continues.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets, while Novak Djokovic advanced without playing after opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew injured. Aryna Sabalenka and rising 18-year-old Iva Jovic also secured quarter-final spots.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Extreme heat forced a five-hour suspension of outdoor matches at the Australian Open on Saturday as temperatures reached 38°C. Novak Djokovic advanced to the last 16 and became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches, while two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdrew due to an abdominal injury.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →