Fonseca and Jodar reach quarterfinals at French Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Joao Fonseca and Rafael Jodar, both 19 years old, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open. Fonseca achieved this after defeating Casper Ruud in four sets, while Jodar made a comeback from two sets down against Pablo Carreno Busta. Their performances highlight a remarkable surge of young talent at this year's tournament, with Fonseca being only the fourth Brazilian man to reach the last eight at Roland Garros. Next, Fonseca will play Jakub Mensik, and Jodar is set to face the second seed Alexander Zverev.
- •Fonseca defeated Casper Ruud 7-5, 7-6 (10-8), 5-7, 6-2.
- •Jodar came back to win against Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
- •Fonseca is the fourth Brazilian man to reach the French Open quarterfinals.
- •Next, Fonseca will face Jakub Mensik, and Jodar awaits Alexander Zverev.
- 12:37 AMESPN — 19-year-olds Jodar, Fonseca reach French quarters
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Teenage takeover continues as Fonseca reaches French Open quarters
"Joao Fonseca continued the teenage takeover at the French Open by joining Rafael Jodar in the quarter-finals. Two days after his stunning victory over Novak Djokovic, the electrifying young Brazilian was at it again on Court Philippe Chatrier, this time beating another experienced campaigner in three-time grand slam finalist Casper Ruud.
"Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar moved into his first Grand Slam quarterfinal after coming back from two sets down Sunday at Roland Garros. Also advancing was fellow 19-year-old Joao Fonseca, No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev and 20-year-old Jakub Mensik.
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External links- ESPNJun 1, 2026, 12:37 AM19-year-olds Jodar, Fonseca reach French quarters
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar moved into his first Grand Slam quarterfinal after coming back from two sets down Sunday at Roland Garros. Also advancing was fellow 19-year-old Joao Fonseca, No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev and 20-year-old Jakub Mensik.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:25 PMTeenage takeover continues as Fonseca reaches French Open quarters
Joao Fonseca continued the teenage takeover at the French Open by joining Rafael Jodar in the quarter-finals. Two days after his stunning victory over Novak Djokovic, the electrifying young Brazilian was at it again on Court Philippe Chatrier, this time beating another experienced campaigner in three-time grand slam finalist Casper Ruud.
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