French Open 2026 semifinals: How to watch Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik at Roland-Garros, TV schedule, where to stream and more
This year’s French Open tournament has been full of upsets from the start, leaving the men’s field at the semifinals to look a bit different than fans would have expected. No. 2 Alexander Zverev will face No. 26-seed Jakub Mensik in the men’s semis at Roland-Garros on Friday, June 5. The match will air on TNT and truTV and stream live on HBO Max no earlier than 8:30 a.m. ET.
Here's what to know about watching the 2026 French Open live, including the tournament schedule, where to stream for less in the U.S., and more.
How to watch Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik at the 2026 French Open:
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
Location: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris
TV channel: TNT
Streaming: HBO Max
When is the Zverev vs. Mensik match at the 2026 French Open?
The semifinals showdown between Alexander Zverev and Jakub Mensik is on Friday, June 5 and is expected to start no sooner than 8:30 a.m. ET.
What channel is the Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik match at the 2026 French Open on?
Friday morning’s match will air on TNT. Every match of the tournament will also stream on HBO Max.
Where to watch the French Open without cable:
How to watch the 2026 French Open for less with a VPN:
If you want to catch every match of the French Open and don't subscribe to HBO Max or a live TV streaming service, in Australia, a majority of the action is streaming free with ads on 9Now, and in France, france.tv will have all-day sessions through quarter-finals (and co-broadcast for semis and finals)
Don't live in either of those places? Don't worry: You can still stream using a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN helps protect your data, masks your IP address, and is perhaps most popular for its usefulness in the age of streaming.
Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
2026 French Open schedule:
All times Eastern
Thursday, June 4
Women's singles semi-finals (not before 9 a.m. ET) + Mixed doubles final + Men's doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis second round and semi-finals + Junior singles and doubles quarter-finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Friday, June 5
Men's singles semi-finals (not before 8:30 a.m. ET, then not before 1 p.m. ET) + Women's doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis semi-finals + Junior singles and doubles semi-finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Saturday, June 6
Women's singles final (not before 9 a.m. ET) + Men's doubles final + Wheelchair tennis finals + Junior singles and doubles finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Sunday, June 7
Men's singles final (not before 9 a.m. ET) + Women's doubles final + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
