Zverev beats Mensik 3-1 to reach French Open men's singles final for second time

(Central News Agency, Paris, 5th, comprehensive foreign report) German star Alexander Zverev defeated Czech player Jakub Mensik 3-1 today, advancing to the French Open men's singles final for the second time, putting him one step away from his long-awaited first Grand Slam title.

According to AFP, Zverev beat Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 and will face 10th-seeded Italian rising star Flavio Cobolli or fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the final on the 7th.

After the match, Zverev said: "This is a Grand Slam, it's best of five sets. All kinds of things happen during the match, and the opponent can play better. But I managed to handle those challenges... I hope I can play another great match on Sunday."

Zverev has missed out on Grand Slam titles many times in the past, losing in three finals, including a defeat to Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final two years ago.

However, regardless of whether his opponent in this year's French Open final is Cobolli or world No. 104 Arnaldi, Zverev is considered the heavy favorite to win the title. (Editor: Xu Ruicheng) 1150606