Zverev ends Jodar run to reach semi-finals

Zverev ends Jodar run to reach semi-finalsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alexander Zverev has won 24 ATP Tour singles titlesByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished18 minutes agoAlexander Zverev ensured his pursuit of an elusive Grand Slam title remained on track with a comprehensive victory over highly-rated teenager Rafael Jodar to reach the French Open semi-finals.Second seed Zverev is the highest-ranked man left in the singles draw after a series of shock exits in Paris.The German has long been tipped for Grand Slam glory but has struggled in the pressure moments, suffering defeat in three finals and seven semi-finals.He came up short against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open final, despite leading by two sets to one, and has fallen four times in the Paris last four alone.Tuesday's meeting with 19-year-old Jodar was billed as a potentially tricky tie, with the Spaniard tipped to be a future star.But Zverev, 10 years Jodar's senior, used all his experience to come through 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 6-3."I want to keep going and win the matches ahead of me - that is my goal and my aim," Zverev said."Today was a very good test against a very good player. "I am happy to be in the semi-final but for now, that is it."Kostyuk dedicates historic win to UkrainePublished1 hour agoWill Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?Published18 hours agoZverev is one of just three top-10 seeds still remaining in the tournament, with fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and 10th seed Flavio Cobolli set to meet in Wednesday's quarter-finals.But Zverev is on the opposite side of the bracket and cannot meet either of those until the final.Instead, the world number three will take on either 26th seed Jakub Mensik or 28th seed Joao Fonseca - who are both looking to reach their maiden Grand Slam semi-final."I will watch the match tonight, but in my room on the TV with a nice drink in my hand," Zverev said. "...