Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva

Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will meet for a place in the women’s final. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men’s draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar’s impressive Roland Garros debut, easing to a 7-6, (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 win on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Zverev is the clear favourite for a maiden Grand Slam title.

He has finished runner-up on three occasions, including at the 2024 French Open. “I want to win the matches that are ahead of me, that is my goal, that is my aim,” said Zverev, who has only dropped one set en route to the last four. It is the fifth time in six years he has made it to this stage in Paris.

“I’m happy to be in the semi-finals, for now,” he added. Zverev will play the winner of the night-time encounter between Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca and Czech youngster Jakub Mensik. For Jodar, the grind of back-to-back five-setters appeared to take its toll as he struggled to cope after blowing a 5-2 lead in the opening set.