Alexander Zverev's pursuit of an elusive Grand Slam ***** le remained on track with a comprehensive victory over highly-rated teenager Rafael Jodar putting him into the French Open semi-finals.
Second seed Zverev is the highest-ranked man left in the singles draw after a series of shock exits in Paris and he will face Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik for a place in Sunday's final.
Mensik won in straight sets against Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in Tuesday's night session.
German Zverev has long been tipped for Grand Slam glory but is yet to get over the line, losing in three finals and seven semi-finals.
He came up short against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open final, despite leading by two sets to one, and has fallen three times in the Paris last four alone.
Second seed Zverev is the highest-ranked man left in the singles draw after a series of shock exits in Paris and he will face Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik for a place in Sunday's final.
Mensik won in straight sets against Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in Tuesday's night session.
German Zverev has long been tipped for Grand Slam glory but is yet to get over the line, losing in three finals and seven semi-finals.
He came up short against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open final, despite leading by two sets to one, and has fallen three times in the Paris last four alone.
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