Zverev eliminates Jodar; Kostyuk reaches semis at French Open
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the French Open on Wednesday. Zverev saved multiple set points before dominating the match after a tight first set. Marta Kostyuk advanced to her first Grand Slam semi-final, overcoming Elina Svitolina 6-3 2-6 6-2 and dedicating her victory to the Ukrainian people. Kostyuk will face Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the next round.
- •Zverev rallies from behind to eliminate Jodar in three sets.
- •Kostyuk dedicates her win to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
- •Kostyuk moves to the semi-finals for the first time.
- •Zverev faces the winner of Fonseca and Mensik next.
"Alexander Zverev ended 19-year-old Rafael Jodar's French Open dreams at the quarter-final stage on Wednesday, beating the Spaniard 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 6-3.
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