Alexander Zverev eases past Davidovic Fokina and into French Open last four

Efficient Zverev wins 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 in 96 minutes
He will play winner of Tsitsipas v Medvedev

Alexander Zverev moved into the semi-final of Roland Garros with the rare sensation of fresh legs and minimal doubt as he easily dispatched the unseeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in just 96 minutes to reach the final four for the first time in Paris.

Zverev has a tendency to play long at the major tournaments. His passiveness in the past has often allowed opponents to step inside the baseline and dominate for periods, constantly forcing him to dig himself out of tight matches and exerting extra energy in the process. In his young career, Zverev has already played 23 fifth sets, winning 16. By comparison, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have played seven and eight respectively.