Men’s Semifinals at the 2026 French Open: Zverev and Cobolli Compete for a Final Spot

The French Open reaches its critical stage with the men’s semifinals unfolding at Roland Garros. Saturday’s matches will determine who advances to the final showdown.

Key Matches and Timings

The first semifinal match features World No. 3 Alexander Zverev battling against Czech player Jakub Menšík, seeded 26th. Following this, Italian players Flavio Cobolli, seeded 10th, and the unranked Matteo Arnaldi will compete for a place in the final. The action begins at 8:30 a.m. ET, which is 5:30 a.m. PT and 2:30 p.m. CEST.

Viewing Options

Fans in the United States can watch the matches on TNT and HBO Max, while those in the UK can tune in using the same providers. France.tv Sport and Prime Video will broadcast the event in France, and Eurosport will cover the rest of Europe.

Roland Garros’ Unique Clay Courts

Roland Garros is renowned for its distinctive red clay courts. Each year, about 2,000 tonnes of bricks from a factory in Oise, north of Paris, produce the clay. This clay, made from crushed bricks with imperfections, creates the fine dust that forms the perfect sliding surface for tennis players.

Stade Roland Garros

Located in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, Stade Roland Garros hosts the French Open, the only major played on clay courts. Court Philippe Chatrier, the largest with a 15,000-seat capacity, was completed in 1928.

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