Alexander Zverev and Jakub Mensik advanced to the French Open semifinals after defeating Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca, respectively, setting up a blockbuster last-four clash in Paris.
Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, and Jakub Mensik, all three in the race to make it to the season finale, strengthened their hopes of qualifying for the season-ender with crucial wins at the China Open in Beijing on Friday.
Sixth seed Casper Ruud survived a dramatic encounter on Sunday as the Norwegian overcame a Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena to reach the second round at the Australian Open for the fourth consecutive year.
Czech youngster Jakub Mensik clinched a superb win at the US Open, handing World No. 19 Felix Auger-Aliassime a stunning straight-sets defeat in a men's singles first-round match here on Tuesday.
