Rafael Jodar, 19, made a stunning comeback against Pablo Carreno Busta at Roland Garros, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 after being two sets down. Carreno Busta, a former world No. 10, dominated early on with his consistent play but Jodar shifted the momentum in the third set.
Jodar adjusted his game, showing more patience and reducing errors, leading to a swift victory in the third set. He capitalized on Carreno Busta’s shoulder injury in the fourth set, winning 6-2 to force a decider. Jodar’s win marks his third five-set victory and a remarkable rise in the tennis world.
In a thrilling finish, Jodar secured the fifth set 6-2, becoming the fifth man this century to reach the Roland Garros quarter-finals on debut. He is now set to face either Alexander Zverev or Jesper de Jong in the semi-finals.
