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Namibia: Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi finals – Sport

Namibia: Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi finals – Sport

Africa Links 24 with Helge Schutz
Published on 2026-06-02 22:13:16

Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

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, the world number 27, will take on second seed and title favourite Alexander Zverev on Friday for a place in the final.

“It was one of my best performances so far,” said Mensik. “I…

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