Zverev Takes First Set Against Jódar at Roland Garros

Alexander Zverev recovered from a 5-2 deficit to claim the first set 7-6 against Spanish teenager Rafa Jódar in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. Jódar is competing on the Philippe Chatrier center court for the first time in his young career. catcrossgame.com

Zverev enters the match as the tournament favorite following the exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, alongside the absence of Carlos Alcaraz. The German is actively pursuing his first Grand Slam title, having previously finished as the runner-up in three major finals.