The German Alexander Zverev, number 3 in the world, takes to the court this Tuesday (2) against the Spanish Rafael Jódar, 29th placed. The duel takes place in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros, on the clay of Paris. The match is scheduled to start at 8:20 am, Brasília time.
Zverev looks to advance to the semi-finals of the French Grand Slam. Jódar, 19 years old, is experiencing his first deep campaign in a tournament of this level. The winner will face the Brazilian João Fonseca or the Czech Jakub Menšík in the next phase.
Zverev arrives with favoritism and experience on Parisian clay
Alexander Zverev secured a spot in the quarterfinals by beating Jesper De Jong 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-1. The German has a good track record in Roland Garros, where he has reached the final twice. Ele appears as the main favorite in the confrontation against the young rival.
Zverev leads the clay rankings among the main names still in contention. Sua consistency in long points and powerful serves usually makes a difference in decisive games. The German has lost just one quarter-final match in recent years at the tournament.
- Zverev racks up six consecutive quarterfinal appearances on Paris
- Ele won the last match in straight sets against a lucky loser
- The German seeks the first Grand Slam title of his career
Rafael Jódar surprises and reaches the top 8 of Slam for the first time
Spaniard Rafael Jódar overcame Pablo Carreño Busta by coming from two sets to zero. Ele won 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. The recovery showed the teenager’s physical and mental resilience.
Jódar had already played five sets in the previous round. Seu aggressive play and good use of returned balls draw attention. Ele won his first ATP title on clay from Marrakech in 2026 and enters as an underdog against Zverev.
The 19-year-old has no direct history against the German. Ele occupies 29th position in the ATP rankings and dreams of his first major semifinal.
Transmissão and Center Court Details
The match takes place on the Philippe Chatrier court. Brazilian fans follow it on Disney+ on streaming and on ESPN 2 on pay TV.
The start time may be slightly delayed depending on the progress of previous games. The organization prioritizes the main court schedule.
Cruzamento in the bracket and upcoming challenges
Quem move on from the duel Zverev x Jódar faces the winner between João Fonseca and Jakub Menšík. The side of the bracket was left open after early eliminations of favorites.
Zverev appears as the most experienced name in the quartet. Jódar represents the new generation that advances with an offensive style. The clash mixes power and youth on the slow clay of Paris.
Histórico player recents at the tournament
Zverev maintained high regularity in the initial rounds. Ele has conceded few sets so far and manages moments of pressure well. Sua specific preparation for European clay paid off.
Jódar, on the other hand, needed five sets in two straight matches. Physical recovery will be an important factor against the German, who tends to set a high pace from the start. The Spaniard has won 22 of the 32 games played this season so far.