Teenagers Jodar and Fonseca advance in French Open quarter-finals
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca, both 19 years old, have reached the quarter-finals of the French Open, showcasing impressive performances. Jodar, previously ranked outside the top 900, eliminated Pablo Carreno Busta in the fourth round after defeating Alex Michelsen and James Duckworth earlier in the tournament. Fonseca's run included a notable victory over Novak Djokovic, marking a significant achievement in his young career. The teenagers are set for a potential semi-final matchup as they prepare for their quarter-final matches, with Jodar facing Alexander Zverev next.
- •Jodar ranked 29th, up from outside top 900 last year
- •Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic in third round
- •Quarter-finals scheduled for Tuesday
- •Potential semi-final clash between Jodar and Fonseca
"There has been a notable changing of the guard in men's tennis over the past four years, but are a couple of fresh-faced 19-year-olds ripping up the established order yet again at the French Open?
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