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TEN:Zverev beats Jodar to edge closer to first major title

Alexander Zverev has cemented his status as French Open favourite by ruthlessly ending the challenge of teenager Rafael Jodar.

The 19-year-old Spaniard has been one of the stories of the tournament with his run to the quarter-finals on his debut at Roland Garros.

But he will not be emulating famous namesake Rafael Nadal by winning the title on his debut, with second seed Zverev easing to a 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 6-3 victory.

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