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Menšík Faces Fonseca as Zverev Advances to Semis

6/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jakub Menšík's girlfriend Josefina Catino posted a match-day Instagram story on June 2 showing his ticket and outfit.
Jakub Menšík played Joao Fonseca in the French Open quarter-final on June 2.
Menšík is ranked No.27 after dropping from a career-high No.12 earlier this year.
Alexander Zverev beat Rafael Jodar in straight sets to reach the semifinals, marking his third straight-set win of the tournament.

History

Historical Context

The French Open, inaugurated in 1891 and holding its 108th edition in 2009, saw Robin Söderling end Rafael Nadal’s 31-match clay streak, a shock that highlighted how lower-ranked players can reshape the draw. Today, Czech qualifier Jakub Menšík faces João Fonseca while German star Alexander Zverev advances, echoing past upsets.

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Story summary

Jakub Menšík's girlfriend Josefina Catino posted a match-day Instagram story on June 2 showing his ticket and outfit.
Jakub Menšík played Joao Fonseca in the French Open quarter-final on June 2.
Menšík is ranked No.27 after dropping from a career-high No.12 earlier this year.
Alexander Zverev beat Rafael Jodar in straight sets to reach the semifinals, marking his third straight-set win of the tournament.

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