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Alexander Zverev ensured he stayed on track for an elusive Grand Slam title with a comprehensive win over highly-rated teenager Rafael Zodar to reach the semi-finals of the French Open.
Second-seeded Zverev remains top-ranked in the singles draw after a series shock exit in Paris.
The German has long held Grand Slam glory but has struggled in moments of pressure, losing three finals and seven semi-finals.
He fell short in the 2024 French Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, despite leading two sets to one, and fell four times in the last four alone in Paris.
Tuesday’s meeting with the 19-year-old Jodar was billed as a potentially tricky tie, with the Spaniard tipped to be a star of the future.
But Zverev, 10 years Zodar’s senior, used all his experience to come through 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 6-3.
“I want to continue and win the next matches – that’s my aim and goal,” Zverev said.
“Today was a very good test against a very good player.
“I’m happy to be in the semi-finals but that’s it for now.”
