<p><strong>14:35 CET - </strong>Finally, it is time for action! Sascha Zverev and Jakub Mensik are out on court, and the first semi-final is moments away.</p><p><strong>Follow the match live with Flashscore!</strong></p><p><strong>09:00 CET -</strong> Good morning and welcome to semi-final Friday at Roland Garros! First up on this exciting day of tennis, world number three and favourite to claim his first Grand Slam, Alexander Zverev, takes on the coming-of-age Jakub Mensik in a box-office clash. </p><p>Zverev has been in imperious form in Paris so far, taking full advantage of Jannik Sinner's shock second-round exit to put himself in prime position to take the French Open crown. The German has dropped just a single set, coming in the last-16 against Quentin Halys.</p><p>In addition, the way he dispatched Rafael Jodar (one of the most exciting talents in the game) in the quarter-finals with such ease, even though Jodar was having an immense tournament, was a statement of intent.</p><p>Zverev means business and has come here with one very clear objective: win the French Open and end his Grand Slam curse.</p><p>His opponent, Mensik, will be no walkover, however. Not only is Mensik one of the most talented and promising young players in men's tennis, but his all-around game has also looked more complete than at any other point in his career.</p><p>His performance in victory over Joao Fonseca (a player who some would suggest is more talented than Mensik) in a dominant and incredibly impressive three-set quarter-final was telling of a player who is coming into his own at Roland Garros this year and whose confidence is sky-high.</p>