Jakub Mensik sends note to Alexander Zverev just before his French Open final vs Flavio Cobolli

Jakub Mensik enjoyed a dream run at the French Open, making it all the way to the semifinals before falling to Alexander Zverev.

Czech youngster Mensik produced his best-ever Grand Slam finish in Paris, where the 20-year-old was the 26th seed.

His superb displays at the French Open helped him knock out the likes of Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev and Joao Fonseca.

But he was finally outdone by second seed Zverev, who Mensik has messaged ahead of his final against Flavio Cobolli.

Jakub Mensik messages Alexander Zverev before French Open final

Mensik wrote on Instagram after his exit and before the final: “A great run comes to an end in the Roland-Garros semifinals.

“Of course, I wanted to go one step further, but I’m proud of what we’ve achieved these past two weeks.

“Every match, every challenge, every moment on court was incredible.

“This experience only makes me hungrier to work even harder and come back soon to feel these emotions again.

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“Thank you to everyone who supported me here in Paris and around the world. Your support means everything.

“Congratulations to Alexander Zverev on a great match, and good luck for the final.

“The work continues. See you soon.”

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It was an admirable run from Mensik, who can be really proud of his efforts throughout the clay-court Grand Slam.

After several battles in the French capital, he fell short of one more successful match against Zverev, who won their clash 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

The German now has a fantastic chance to claim his maiden Grand Slam title against Cobolli, over whom he has a positive head-to-head record.

Zverev has won three and lost one of his four ATP meetings with the Italian, who is also seeking his first career Grand Slam title.

Cobolli may, however, have a physical advantage over his opponent, having received a walkover in his French Open semifinal with Matteo Arnaldi.