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Quarter-finals underway as young players shine at Roland Garros

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:21 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Quarter-finals underway as young players shine at Roland Garros

Summary

The quarter-finals of the French Open began on June 2, featuring several young talents. Notable matches include 19-year-old Rafael Jodar facing Alexander Zverev and Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca taking on Czech Jakub Mensik. Mirra Andreeva, the eighth seed, competes against Sorana Cirstea. The young players showcase a new wave of talent at this year's tournament, with some previously absent champions in the mix. The participation of former champions Michael Chang and Mats Wilander highlights the significance of youth success at Roland Garros, where many have triumphed early in their careers.

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•Rafael Jodar, 19, faces Alexander Zverev in quarter-finals.
•Joao Fonseca, 19, takes on Czech Jakub Mensik.
•Mirra Andreeva competes against Sorana Cirstea.
•Chang and Wilander, legends, speak on youth's mental edge.
•The event marks significant success for young players in tennis.

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3:21 AMYahoo Sports — For Roland Garros youth, quarter-final moment of truth

What they're saying

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The young kings of tennis have been deposed and as the French Open reaches its quarter-finals on Tuesday, the sport's even younger princes will be strutting on the clay.Of all the majors, the French Open most favours young men.
— Yahoo Sports

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