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3 Jun 2026 | 01.03
Jakub Mensik continues to have an unforgettable tournament at Roland Garros 2026. The Czech player reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career after defeating Joao Fonseca in one of the most anticipated matches among the emerging stars of the circuit.
At 19 years old, Jakub Mensik is experiencing the best moment of his professional career and seems increasingly comfortable on the big stages. After the match, he explained how he managed to overcome Fonseca's challenge, emphasized the importance of arriving in Paris without physical problems for the first time in a long time, and acknowledged that, although there is still a long way to go, he is beginning to feel capable of striving for increasingly ambitious goals.
What did Jakub Mensik say after defeating Fonseca at Roland Garros 2026?
The satisfaction of triumphing over another great talent of his generation
"I am very happy with the victory. Joao was playing incredible tennis throughout the tournament, and I knew it would be a very tough match."
"I think I managed the crucial moments very well. I had played several tough matches during this week and knew I had to stay focused from start to finish. I am very satisfied with how I handled the situation."
The importance of arriving in good health at Roland Garros
"My mother was very happy that I could finally arrive in Roland Garros well-prepared, without any injury, and able to play without pain. As the tournament progresses, I feel that I am playing better and better. Even the match against Zverev in Madrid was very close. It was a best-of-three sets match, and there were many positive moments that helped me believe in my level."
"The most important thing for me right now is to be healthy. Being able to compete without physical limitations changes everything completely and allows me to express my tennis in a very different way."
Learning alongside Novak Djokovic
"I have a very good relationship with Novak. Whenever we have the chance, we talk, and I try to learn as much as possible from him. When I was younger, I observed many things about how he works and competes. Having the opportunity to spend time with someone like him is very valuable for any player."
"Of course, we talk about tennis and many other things. I try to absorb all the experience possible because he has practically achieved everything in this sport."
His most complete performance in Paris
"It was probably my most complete performance of the tournament. Against Rublev, I had a two-set advantage, and suddenly he broke my serve at the beginning of the third set. The match changed completely, and I had to regain control. This time, I felt that I managed to keep the momentum on my side for much longer, and that was very important to achieve the victory."
Is he starting to see himself as a title contender?
"These are the moments that give meaning to all the hard work. For experiences like this, you train every day and make all the sacrifices that this sport demands."
"I am enormously grateful for the opportunity to be here and to be able to play at the level I am showing. I feel healthy, focused, and in very good shape."
"When you reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam, only four players remain. At this stage, the difference between all is very small, and anyone can beat anyone."
"I'm not saying I'm the favorite, but I do believe I have chances. I don't think my tournament necessarily has to end in the semifinals. I am confident in my abilities and very eager to face the next match."
"Of course, winning a Grand Slam has always been my dream. Although it may seem closer now, the reality is that it is still far away. I am happy to have reached the semifinals, but there is still a lot of work to be done."
Support from his surroundings in Paris
"I am very happy since Paris is relatively close to home, and many of my family members have been able to come. My parents arrived for the previous match, my girlfriend is here with me, and today Robert Trumler, my traveling coach, also joined. I practically have my whole team and all my people close by."
"Seeing so many people supporting me from the stands means a lot to me. Knowing that all those people are on your side gives you a special energy during the tough moments of the match."
The curious incident before the match
"It didn't affect me much, although there was a small misunderstanding with the organizers. It was one of my last chances to train because all the courts were occupied. There were junior matches, doubles, and many other competitions going on."
"The organizers decided to close the court before it started raining. From their point of view, it made sense because the forecast was poor. From ours, we wanted to make use of those minutes to continue training."
"In the end, both sides were right. I lost about ten minutes of training, but then I could return to the court and finish preparing for the match, so it wasn't very important."
Jakub Mensik continues to take giant steps at Roland Garros 2026. The Czech player has left behind the physical issues that hindered part of his progress in recent years and is making the most of the opportunity to compete without limitations. With a spot in the Grand Slam semifinals already secured and increasing confidence in his abilities, Mensik confirms that he is part of the group of young talents destined to shape the immediate future of world tennis.
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