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SportMonday 1 June 2026

Nineteen-year-old Rafael Jódar pulled off a stunning comeback at the French Open, storming back from two sets down to defeat Pablo Carreño Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 and book his place in the quarter-finals.

The Spanish youngster is having a spectacular breakthrough season on clay, and his nerve-shredding five-set victory sets up a thrilling last-eight clash with Alexander Zverev. The performance underscores why Jódar is being tipped as one of the sport's brightest emerging talents. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When a teenager can bounce back from 0-2 down on tennis's toughest stage, you know you're watching the future of the game.

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