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TEN:Teen prodigy Jodar targets Zverev after Paris comeback

Alexander Zverev, firmly installed as the new favourite to win the French Open men's crown, knows he'll have to next repel the "incredibly special" talent of teenager Rafael Jodar after a remarkable comeback win for the youngster.

The 19-year-old, who's break-out campaign on clay has already featured him trouncing Alex de Minaur, looked as though his adventure might be coming to an end as he surrendered the first two sets to his hardened Spanish compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta.

But stepping up to move into a completely different gear to the 34-year-old, he hit back to concede just five games over the final three sets and prevail 4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 in the fourth round on Court Suzanne Lenglen after three hours 41 minutes on Sunday.

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