Jakub Mensik outlasts Joao Fonseca in battle of new stars but greater test awaits

Czech tennis player Jakub Mensik defeated Brazilian youngster Joao Fonseca in what was described as a battle of emerging stars. However, Mensik faces a significant challenge ahead, as he has accumulated four more hours of court time than his upcoming semi-final opponent, Alexander Zverev. The match was further complicated by Mensik appearing to struggle with a left leg issue during the contest.