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Alexander Zverev is through to the Roland Garros final, outlasting Jakub Mensik in four sets, 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. The young Czech took the third to drag Zverev into a fourth, but the German steadied and closed it out — reaching the final without dropping the level that has carried him through the draw. Flavio Cobolli advances in the cruelest way: his semifinal against fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi never happened, with Arnaldi forced to withdraw through illness. Cobolli reaches the biggest final of his life on a walkover, denied the match but not the moment.

No matches were played in the men's draw on Day 12.

Mirra Andreeva demolished Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam final, becoming the youngest woman to reach the Roland Garros final since Monica Seles in 1991. The 17-year-old Russian reversed their recent head-to-head deficit with a dominant performance, briefly wobbling when she missed a chance for a 5-1 lead but quickly regaining control when Kostyuk double-faulted to open her next service game. Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska completed one of the most extraordinary Grand Slam runs in recent memory, defeating Diana Shnaider 7-6, 6-4 to become only the fourth Polish woman to reach a major final. The world No. 114, playing her first Roland Garros main draw, won a marathon 77-minute opening set before closing out the match in two hours and 13 minutes, setting up an unlikely final between two of the tournament's biggest breakthrough stories.

Flavio Cobolli completed a stunning comeback from a set down to defeat Félix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal. After losing the opener, the Italian found his serve and won 86 percent of his first-serve points in the second set to turn the match around, despite Auger-Aliassime earning seven break points in the third set. Matteo Arnaldi defeated compatriot Matteo Berrettini 7-5, 5-2 when the former Wimbledon finalist retired due to injury, guaranteeing Italy at least one men's semifinalist.

The tournament lost its top seed as Diana Shnaider stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in a remarkable comeback, winning the final 10 games after being two points from defeat with Sabalenka serving at 5-4 in the second set. The Russian's victory blows the draw wide open and sends her to a first Grand Slam semifinal. Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska continued her extraordinary run by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 7-6, 6-3, becoming only the second Polish woman to reach the Roland Garros semifinals alongside four-time champion Iga Swiatek.

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** Alexander Zverev cruised past Spanish qualifier Rafael Jodar in straight sets 7-6, 6-1, 6-3 to reach his third consecutive Roland Garros semifinal. The German's dominant performance after a tight opening set positions him as the clear favorite in a wide-open bottom half. Jakub Mensik completed a stunning tournament run by defeating Brazilian teenager João Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6, setting up a semifinal clash with Zverev. The 20-year-old Czech's calm proved decisive in his Philippe Chatrier debut, though he needed seven match points to close out the victory after trailing 5-3 in the third set. **

** Mirra Andreeva demolished Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 in what proved to be the Romanian veteran's final Roland Garros match before retirement. The 17-year-old Russian's ruthless performance sends her to the semifinals and confirms her status as the most dangerous unseeded player remaining. Marta Kostyuk survived an all-Ukrainian battle against Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, advancing to her first Grand Slam semifinal. The victory sets up a compelling clash between two of the tournament's breakthrough stars.

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** Matteo Berrettini's resurgent clay season continued with a commanding straight-sets victory over Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, positioning the former Wimbledon finalist as a dangerous floater in the fourth round. Félix Auger-Aliassime swept past Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets to reach his first Roland Garros round of 16 since 2022. Matteo Arnaldi stunned Frances Tiafoe in a grueling five-setter, while Flavio Cobolli survived a scare against American Zachary Svajda, dropping the third set in a tiebreak before closing out the fourth-set tiebreaker. **

** Aryna Sabalenka delivered a masterclass against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, winning 7-5, 6-3 to reach the fourth round. The world No. 2 controlled the net exchanges and capitalized on her second chances after Osaka's early break, asserting her dominance as the tournament's top remaining seed. Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska continued her stunning run by defeating home favorite Diane Parry in straight sets, while Diana Shnaider rallied from a set down to eliminate Madison Keys. Anna Kalinskaya survived a three-set thriller against Anastasia Potapova.

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** Brazilian teenager João Fonseca delivered the day's biggest statement, stunning No. 15 seed Casper Ruud in four sets to reach his first Grand Slam fourth round. Spanish qualifier Rafael Jodar completed an extraordinary comeback from two sets down to defeat former world No. 10 Pablo Carreño Busta in five sets, while 18-year-old Jakub Mensik upset No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev in another five-set thriller. No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev advanced comfortably past Jesper de Jong in straight sets. **

** The tournament lost its biggest star as No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek crashed out to Marta Kostyuk in straight sets, sending shockwaves through Roland Garros. The Ukrainian's 7-5, 6-1 victory blows the draw wide open and ends Swiatek's bid for a fourth Paris title. Elina Svitolina rallied from a set down to defeat Belinda Bencic, while 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva cruised past Jil Teichmann. Sorana Cirstea, playing her final Roland Garros before retirement, advanced with a straight-sets win over Wang Xiyu.

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** No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev navigated a brief wobble against France's Quentin Halys, dropping the third set before closing out a four-set victory to reach the last 16. No. 11 seed Andrey Rublev stayed on course with a straight-sets win over Portugal's Nuno Borges, though he needed to win two tiebreaks to seal the deal. **

** The day's biggest shock came from Switzerland's Jil Teichmann, ranked 170th in the world, who stunned No. 10 seed Karolína Muchová in straight sets to reach the fourth round. Four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Świątek cruised past compatriot Magda Linette in an all-Polish encounter, while No. 7 seed Elina Svitolina dominated Germany's Tamara Korpatsch. No. 15 seed Marta Kostyuk extended her perfect 2026 clay record to 15-0 with a comfortable victory over Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic.

Flavio Cobolli cruised past Learner Tien in straight sets, and Alejandro Tabilo had to battle through Moïse Kouamé in a tighter four-setter. Matteo Berrettini outlasted Francisco Comesaña in a day-session marathon, while Juan Manuel Cerúndolo survived Martín Landaluce in another long four-set fight. Matteo Arnaldi edged Raphaël Collignon, Frances Tiafoe came from behind to beat Jaime Faria, and Félix Auger-Aliassime closed out Brandon Nakashima in four.

Anastasia Potapova stunned Coco Gauff in three sets, Madison Keys outlasted Victoria Mboko in a marathon three-set battle, and Naomi Osaka survived Iva Jovic. Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Daria Kasatkina, Diane Parry edged Amanda Anisimova in a thriller, while Diana Shnaider, Maja Chwalińska and Anna Kalinskaya all moved through.

The tournament was rocked by its biggest upset as World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashed out to Argentine Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in five sets after leading two sets to love. The oppressive Paris heat proved decisive as Sinner visibly cramped and fatigued, allowing Cerúndolo to storm back for a stunning victory. French teenager Moïse Kouamé continued his breakthrough run, surviving a five-set thriller against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. No. 10 Flavio Cobolli advanced in straight sets over Wu Yibing, while No. 18 Learner Tien won an epic five-setter against Facundo Diaz Acosta.

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska delivered another major upset, demolishing No. 23 Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-0 to reach the third round. Rising American star No. 17 Iva Jović cruised past Emma Navarro in straight sets to set up a blockbuster third-round clash with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. No. 16 Osaka advanced with a hard-fought victory over Donna Bekic, while No. 25 Diana Shnaider defeated McCartney Kessler in straight sets.

No. 1 Novak Djokovic ground past French wildcard Victor Royer in four sets, denying the home crowd an upset on Philippe Chatrier. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca delivered the day's most thrilling match, coming back from two sets to one down to beat Dino Prizmic in a five-set epic. Spanish 18-year-old Rafael Jodar continued his breakout run with another convincing win, confirming his status as the tournament's rising star. French qualifier Quentin Halys upset No. 32 Ugo Humbert in straight sets, while Thiago Tirante stunned No. 21 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after the Spaniard was reportedly abandoned mid-tournament by his coach.

The biggest shock saw Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva defeat No. 2 Elena Rybakina in three sets, sending shockwaves through the draw. No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Sara Bejlek in straight sets to reach the third round. Other seeded casualties included No. 13 Jasmine Paolini, who fell to Solana Sierra, and No. 29 Jelena Ostapenko, defeated by Magda Linette.

Day 3 delivered major upsets as No. 6 Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Australian Adam Walton in five sets, opening up Jannik Sinner's draw significantly. French teenager Moïse Kouamé provided the day's emotional highlight, becoming the youngest man to win a Grand Slam match in 17 years by defeating 2014 US Open champion Marin Čilić in straight sets. The 17-year-old from Paris received a thunderous ovation from the home crowd after his breakthrough victory. No. 4 Félix Auger-Aliassime survived a major scare against Daniel Altmaier, winning a grueling five-setter that ended in a final-set tiebreak.

The biggest shock saw No. 5 Jessica Pegula fall to Kimberly Birrell, who rallied from a set down to stun the American. No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka advanced comfortably to set up a second-round clash with French player Elsa Jacquemot. Rising American teenager Iva Jović continued her impressive run, defeating Alexandra Eala in straight sets on Court 14.

Stan Wawrinka's legendary career at Roland Garros came to an emotional end as the 2015 champion fell to Dutchman Jesper de Jong 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in his final appearance at the tournament. The 41-year-old Swiss received a standing ovation from the Paris crowd in what was his 21st and last French Open. Fellow farewell warrior Gael Monfils also played his final Roland Garros match, falling to Hugo Gaston in front of an emotional home crowd. The 39-year-old Frenchman, who entertained Paris for two decades, received a hero's send-off on Philippe Chatrier. In the day's biggest upset, Pablo Carreno Busta stunned No. 12 seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-3. No. 8 Alex de Minaur advanced comfortably past British qualifier Toby Samuel 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, while No. 24 Tommy Paul defeated Rinky Hijikata 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4.

No. 1 Iga Swiatek began her title defense with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over 17-year-old Australian wild card Emerson Jones on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The biggest upset saw Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska stun Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng 6-4, 6-0. No. 10 Karolina Muchova advanced with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Anastasia Zakharova, while American Alycia Parks defeated No. 24 Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.

No. 2 Alexander Zverev cruised past Benjamin Bonzi 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, while Novak Djokovic began his 25th Grand Slam quest with a four-set victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night session. The day's biggest upset saw No. 7 Taylor Fritz fall to American Nishesh Basavareddy in four sets. No. 28 seed Joao Fonseca defeated French qualifier Luka Pavlovic, while James Duckworth advanced when Gabriel Diallo retired at 6-3, 4-1.

No. 8 Mirra Andreeva overcame French wild card Fiona Ferro in straight sets, while No. 15 Marta Kostyuk swept past Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3. In the day's marathon match, No. 26 Hailey Baptiste outlasted 2021 champion Barbora Krejcikova in a near three-hour, three-set thriller to advance to the second round.

This marks the 125th edition of the French Open and the 96th Grand Slam tournament, making it the oldest of the four majors still contested at its original venue.