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Rafael Jodar Comes Back, Hits Roland-Garros Quarterfinals

6/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rafael Jódar rallied from two sets down to beat Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 May 31 2026, reaching the Roland-Garros quarter-finals.
He became the first University of Virginia Cavalier to reach a Grand Slam singles quarter-final.
He also was the fifth man this century to make a Roland-Garros quarter-final on debut.
He will face No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals, saying he is trying to enjoy the moment.

History

Historical Context

Rafael Nadal’s 2005 French Open triumph marked the first time a 19-year-old teenager won Roland-Garros, a tournament founded in 1891 and a Grand Slam since 1925. Organized by the Fédération Française de Tennis, Nadal captured the title without losing a set across 12 matches, launching a clay-court dominance that would later yield a record 14 French Open crowns.

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Story summary

Rafael Jódar rallied from two sets down to beat Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 May 31 2026, reaching the Roland-Garros quarter-finals.
He became the first University of Virginia Cavalier to reach a Grand Slam singles quarter-final.
He also was the fifth man this century to make a Roland-Garros quarter-final on debut.
He will face No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals, saying he is trying to enjoy the moment.

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