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Eleanor Crooks

Major-hunting Zverev sets up semi against young Czech

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 debut at Roland Garros.

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

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