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Zverev Takes First Set Against Jódar at Roland Garros

Alexander Zverev mounted a comeback to win the first set tiebreak against 19-year-old Rafa Jódar in their Roland Garros quarter-final.

Alexander Zverev recovered from a 5-2 deficit to claim the first set 7-6 against Rafa Jódar in the Roland Garros quarter-finals. The 19-year-old Spaniard is playing his first match on the Philippe Chatrier court at his debut Roland Garros.

Zverev enters the match as the tournament favorite following the eliminations of Janik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and the absence of Carlos Alcaraz. The German is chasing his elusive first Grand Slam title after three previous defeats in major finals. truewildgame.com