Rafael Joder vs Alexander Xavier Live: Latest Scores and Results as Breakout Stars Battle in Quarter-Finals

Zverev roars as he grabs a break for a second-set lead. It was a tough game for Jodar, who played as if he were hitting uphill. This is the level of Zverev hitting the ball on the return.

Along with his serve, Alexandre Xavierou has an impressive tiebreak record on Paris clay. A loose forehand from Joder gives the German two points away, with two points to come.

Zverev hung tight on the baseline, pushing Joder, then pulled the German in with a drop shot. Zverev races to meet it and execute a backhand winner.

Three set points: He only needs one. Zverev finds the first serve and breaks. Another seed will take it. A 66-minute opening set from the youngster after trailing 5-2.

Rafael Juder saves a break point in the tie-break. Alexander Zverev was timing his charge, using his deep position to find passing shot angles as he raced to a 40-0 lead, but the youngster held firm.

With 57 minutes on the clock, Zverev looked to take us into a tiebreak.

Serving for the set, Rafael Jodar made two forehand errors, giving Alexander Zverev three break points. The German, in a very deep withdrawal position, steps to the forehand and breaks, with Zverev leading 5-4 and on serve.

Rafael Joder has played five sets in each of his last two wins against Pablo Carreno Busta (3 hours 41) and Alex Michelson (4 hours 16).

But the youngster has made a fast start, breaking Alexander Zverev in the first set, and will serve for the set!

Rafael Joder and Alexandre Xavierio walk on Court Philippe-Chatrier. But their opening two games spanned 17 minutes, with the young Spaniard saving two break points on Xavier’s serve.

Jodar, 19, started the year ranked 168th in the world. He is making his debut in Paris and is bidding to become the first debutant to reach the semifinals there since a certain Rafael Nadal in 2005. Jodar has the most wins on clay this season.

Xavier, meanwhile, is the second seed and is now the heavy favourite to win his first Grand Slam title at the age of 29. The German had a giant chance with Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic out and Carlos Alcaraz injured.

An emotional Marta Kostyuk celebrated her victory over compatriot Elina Svitolina in the name of the Ukrainian people after advancing to her first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open.

Kostyuk, 23, became the first Ukrainian woman to win the last four games of a match since reaching the semifinals of Roland Garros, defeating her idol Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2.

Kostyuk has won 17 matches in a row and is unbeaten this season. His inaugural match in Paris last week came after a missile attack narrowly missed his parents’ home in Kyiv.

A first Ukrainian semi-final was guaranteed as Kostyuk played seventh seed Svitolina. At least 18 people died in Ukraine last night after a massive airstrike by Russia.

Marta Kostyuk sheds tears at the start of her court victory. She dedicates the win to Ukraine and praises her idol Elina Svitolina. It was a special moment for him after reaching the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time and making 25 appearances in the main draw of a Grand Slam.

“I want to start with the historic match we played today with Elena. It was a very difficult night again in Ukraine, especially in Kyiv; many people died, and I want to dedicate this match to the Ukrainian people and their resilience.

“And of course I want to point out the incredible impact she had on Elena and Ukrainian tennis, on Ukrainians, and on me and everyone watching.

It was an amazing last four games by Marta Kostivic; what a fantastic level.

Kostyuk has now won 16 matches in a row on clay, unbeaten on the surface this season. And at the age of 23, she has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal. She will play eighth seed Mira Andreeva on Thursday for a place in the final.

There’s a cute moment on the net when Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina hug. Svitolina has been Kostivka’s inspiration, but is it the passing of the baton? Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the final four at Roland Garros.

The result is a wonderful addition from Marta Kostiuk. At 2-2, the 15th seed took off, firing winners and controlling critical volleys to win three games in a row. She will serve for a spot in the semifinals, leading 5-2 in the decider.