Alexander Zverev faces Rafael Jódar in French Open quarterfinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Alexander Zverev and Rafael Jódar meet in the quarterfinals of the 2026 French Open on June 2 at Roland Garros. Zverev, the second seed, has progressed through the tournament with four wins, while Jódar, a standout in this year’s clay season, has had a dramatic journey, including a comeback win from two sets down in the last round. This marks their first encounter on the ATP Tour. Both players are in good form, with Zverev aiming to end his Grand Slam drought following the early exits of rivals Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
- •Match scheduled for June 2 at Roland Garros.
- •Zverev has a 17-4 record on clay this year.
- •Jódar reached the quarterfinals after dramatic wins.
- •First meeting between Zverev and Jódar on the ATP Tour.
- •Both players in form, Zverev the favorite.
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"Alexander Zverev takes on Rafael Jódar in the quarterfinals of the 2026 French Open. The second seed has done well to make it this far amid a flurry of upsets in men’s singles at Roland Garros.
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