Teenage sensation Rafael Jdar stuns Carreo Busta to reach French Open quarterfinals
Alexander Zverev faces 19-year-old Rafael Jódar in the French Open quarterfinals after the Spaniard stages a dramatic comeback to reach his first Grand Slam last eight.
Zverev, the world No. 3, will meet Jódar on Tuesday at Roland Garros, a clash that pits the German’s experience against the teenager’s fearless shot-making. Jódar secured his place in the quarterfinals with a stunning five-set victory over fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta, recovering from two sets down to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. The win marks the first time Jódar has come back from such a deficit in his career, capping a breakthrough clay-court season that has seen him rise to prominence at the sport’s second major.
Zverev, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, has praised his opponent’s potential, calling Jódar a player of “enormous talent” in comments to German media . The 29-year-old German reached the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong, though he has yet to drop a set in Paris this year.
Jódar’s path to the quarterfinals has been nothing short of meteoric. The 19-year-old, who entered the tournament ranked outside the top 50, has now defeated two established names in Carreño Busta and João Sousa, showcasing a game built on relentless aggression and mental resilience. His quarterfinal against Zverev will be his first at a Grand Slam, a milestone that has drawn comparisons to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi and Lorenzo Musetti, who have also impressed in Paris this year .
Weather has played a defining role in this year’s tournament, with extreme heat disrupting play before cooler, damp conditions arrived on Sunday. Jódar’s victory over Carreño Busta, however, was a testament to his adaptability, as he dominated the final three sets after his opponent struggled with physical discomfort .
The match will be Zverev’s 10th French Open quarterfinal, a stage he has reached in four of the last five years. For Jódar, it represents a chance to join the ranks of teenage sensations like Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, who have used Roland Garros as a springboard to the sport’s elite. Should he advance, he would face either Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi or France’s Arthur Fils in the semifinals.
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