Alexander Zverev seals place in French Open final after seeing off Jakub Mensik

The second seed was taken to a fourth set for only the second time in the tournament but the 6ft 6in player was able to keep his cool to see off the young Czech.

Zverev is the overwhelming favourite to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the first time, following the early exits of Novak Djokovic and world No 1 Jannik Sinner.

The 29-year-oldâ™s post-match celebrations were slightly understated, with Zverev knowing his biggest test is yet to come.

Despite the magnitude of his achievement, Zverev cut a relaxed and jovial figure in his post-match interview.

Former French Open finalist Alex Corretja happened to ask Zverev about how helpful his coaching team had been to get to this point. The world No 3's response was rather cutting, particularly about his father, Alexander Zverev Sr.

He said on TNT Sports: "My coach hasn't told me anything in 25 years. I wish he would tell me something sometimes."

When given the chance to say something nice about his dad, Zverev merely doubled down.

He added: "No, I lost so many matches in my life and he still hasn't said anything. So it doesnâ™t change."

Zverev will now face either Matteo Arnaldi or Flavio Cobolli in Sunday's showpiece final on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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