Live Coverage of French Open Men’s Semifinals
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev is closing in on his first Grand Slam title as the French Open men’s semifinals unfold in Paris. Two matches will determine the finalists in the singles competition.
Semifinal Matchups
The men’s semifinals are set at the 2026 French Open. Alexander Zverev, seeded third, will take on Czech player Jakub Menšík, who is ranked No. 26. Zverev is a strong contender, aiming for a breakthrough Grand Slam win. Following this match, Flavio Cobolli, seeded 10th, faces unseeded Matteo Arnaldi in an all-Italian clash.
Match Schedule
- Start Time: 8:30 a.m. ET, 5:30 a.m. PT, 2:30 p.m. CEST, 1:30 p.m. BST
- Watch: TNT and HBO Max in USA, France.tv Sport and Prime Video in France, TNT Sports and HBO Max in UK, Eurosport in the rest of Europe
Roland Garros Courts
Roland Garros’ clay courts are notable for their unique composition. The distinctive red clay is sourced from a single factory in Oise, north of Paris. The factory produces around 2,000 tonnes of bricks annually for construction. These bricks are crushed into fine sand, with particles less than a tenth of a millimeter, ideal for tennis. 80 tonnes of clay are used for the French Open courts, providing a surface where players can slide effectively.
Stade Roland Garros Overview
The stadium complex, named after aviation pioneer Roland Garros, is situated in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It consists of 20 courts, notably Court Philippe Chatrier, which seats 15,000. Court Philippe Chatrier, built in 1928, was named after tennis legends known as the ‘Four Musketeers’: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, and Rene Lacoste. Each section of the stadium honors these historic players.
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Upcoming Matches
The semifinals kickstart early for U.S. viewers at 8:30 a.m. ET and 5:30 a.m. PT, while local Paris time is 2:30 p.m. CEST, and UK viewers can tune in at 1:30 p.m. BST. The exciting matchups feature Alexander Zverev versus Jakub Menšík, followed by Flavio Cobolli against Matteo Arnaldi. The latter is scheduled around 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT, 7 p.m. CEST, and 6 p.m. BST.
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