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Alexander Zverev Vs Rafael Jodar, French Open 2026 Quarter-Final: German Star Rallies Past Teenager In Straight Sets

Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 7‑6(3), 6‑1, 6‑3 in the French Open 2026 quarter‑final at Court Philippe‑Chatrier on Tuesday, advancing to Roland-Garros semi-finals. The second seed overcame a spirited start from 19‑year‑old Jodar, rallying from 2-5 down in the opening set to clinch the tie-break. From there, the 2024 finalist took control, reeling off seven straight games to claim the second set 6‑1 and then winning the third set 6-3. The victory marked Zverev's fifth the Roland-Garros semi-final appearance in the past six years.

Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after winning during the quarterfinal tennis match against Spain's Rafael Jodar at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Germany's Alexander Zverev, left, and Spain's Rafael Jodar talk after the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev, left, and Spain's Rafael Jodar talk after the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodar during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodar during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodarduring the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodarduring the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Spain's Rafael Jodar returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Spain's Rafael Jodar returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodarduring the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodarduring the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Spain's Rafael Jodar returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Spain's Rafael Jodar returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus
Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts during the quarterfinal tennis match against Spain's Rafael Jodar at the French Open in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts during the quarterfinal tennis match against Spain's Rafael Jodar at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
Spain's Rafael Jodar returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Spain's Rafael Jodar returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodar during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Rafael Jodar during the quarterfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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