Summary

  • French Open quarter-finals begin - listen to live radio commentary at top of page (UK only)

  • LIVE: Alexander Zverev v Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar

  • Second seed Zverev is highest-ranked player remaining in men's draw

  • Marta Kostyuk dedicates match to Ukraine after she beats compatriot Elina Svitolina 6-3 2-6 6-2 to reach first major semi-final

  • Kostyuk will face Russia's Mirra Andreeva after eighth seed beat Sorana Cirstea 6-0 6-3

  • Winner will play either Joao Fonseca or Jakub Mensik, who feature in night session (not before 19:15 BST)

  1. Postpublished at 13:49 BST

    Jodar 0-0 Zverev*

    Off we go under a closed roof on Court Philippe Chatrier.

    A place in the semi-finals is up for grabs.

    Will teenager Rafael Jodar continue his dream run? Or will second seed Alexander Zverev reach his fifth French Open semi-final?

  2. Could this be Zverev's year?published at 13:48 BST

    Jodar v Zverev

    Alexander Zverev holds a tennis racquet and looks at a tennis ballImage source, Getty Images

    Alexander Zverev has been knocking on the door at the French Open for several years - reaching one final, three semi-finals and one quarter-final.

    But his path to the title this year has become a little more straightforward - with no Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic to contend with.

    Zverev, seeded second, is the highest ranked player remaining in the men's singles draw.

  3. Jodar not 'in a rush' to achieve greatnesspublished at 13:47 BST

    Jodar v Zverev

    Rafael Jodar holds up his finger as he celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Rafael Jodar's win over Pablo Carreno Busta in the previous round was his 19th on clay courts this year - more than any other player on the ATP Tour.

    Three more of those victories would see him crowned French Open champion, but the Spaniard does not feel "in a rush" to achieve great things.

    "I will go with the belief - as I have done in all my matches - that if I do the things well, I can take the win," Jodar said.

  4. Jodar to serve firstpublished at 13:44 BST

    Jodar v Zverev

    Alexander Zverev and Rafael Jodar have made their way out on to Court Philippe Chatrier.

    Germany's Zverev wins the coin toss and elects to receive.

    The pair will go through their warm-up routine now before we get going in this quarter-final shortly.

  5. Could fatigue play a part?published at 13:40 BST

    Jodar v Zverev

    Rafael Jodar holds up his fist and Alexander Zverev is smilingImage source, Getty Images

    Rafael Jodar has come through a couple of five-setters to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open, spending almost 13 hours on court across his four rounds of action.

    Alexander Zverev, meanwhile, has yet to go beyond four sets in any of his four matches - winning three of them in straight sets.

    There's a gulf of around four hours - pretty much equal to an extra match - in terms of their time spent on court.

    But it might be worth noting that Jodar has youth on his side. The Spaniard is 10 years the junior of Zverev.

  6. A new Rafa in townpublished at 13:37 BST

    Jodar v Zverev

    Rafael JodarImage source, Getty Images

    There is a new Rafa in town at the French Open.

    No sooner had 14-time champion Rafael Nadal waved goodbye than Rafael Jodar - the latest talent from the Spanish production line - announced his arrival.

    Last year, 19-year-old Jodar was a university student ranked 707th in the world when Nadal, who had retired several months earlier, was given an emotional Roland Garros send-off.

    Now, on his main-draw debut on the Paris clay, Jodar has emerged as a dark horse for the Coupe des Mousquetaires.

    If the 27th seed can find a way past German Alexander Zverev in Tuesday's quarter-final, he will become one of the new favourites to be victorious on Sunday.

  7. Men's quarter-final up nextpublished at 13:34 BST

    Jodar v Zverev

    Next up is the men's singles quarter-final between second seed Alexander Zverev and teenager Rafael Jodar.

    The winner will face either Czech Jakub Mensik or Brazilian Joao Fonseca in the semi-finals.

  8. 'This match is for Ukraine'published at 13:32 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-6 Kostyuk

    Here's what Marta Kostyuk had to say after reaching her first major semi-final: "I want to start with this historical match. We had another difficult night in Ukraine, especially in Kyiv where so many people died, so I want to give this match to Ukraine.

    "We both have foundations that support tennis in Ukraine so I would be grateful if you could donate and support us.

    "I want to point out Elina's incredible impact on tennis, Ukrainians and me. She is incredible.

    "I missed one point in the beginning of the third set and I'm very happy that I could find a way. The first two sets were difficult. I wasn't aggressive enough and I was struggling to find my rhythm. I started to commit and ask myself how I need to play to win this tournament.

    "I still think it [the title] is very far. I have two matches to play and hopefully you will come and support me on Thursday."

    On whether she will be doing another backflip to celebrate: "In Madrid I practiced the day before the final. I don't need to practice here - I did it a month ago - but I promised I will only do it again when I win a final."

  9. Postpublished at 13:30 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-6 Kostyuk

    Marta Kostyuk is the first Ukrainian to reach the women’s singles semi-finals at Roland Garros in the Open era - and the second including males after Andrei Medvedev in 1993 and 1998.

    She has reached her third WTA level clay court semi-final of the year, which is more than in her entire career prior to this season.

    Victory over Elina Svitolina makes it 17 wins in a row for the 23-year-old, who will be full of confidence heading into her semi-final and driven to take Ukrainian tennis all the way.

  10. 'I want to give this match to Ukraine'published at 13:25 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-6 Kostyuk

    An emotional Marta Kostyuk steps up to try and speak in her post-match interview.

    She says she wants to give this match, the first time in the Open era that two women representing Ukraine have met in the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam, to her nation.

    A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 18 people across Ukraine overnight, as Russia's invasion of her homeland continues.

    She then praises Elina Svitolina for her legacy in Ukrainian tennis. We'll bring you her full quotes shortly.

    Marta Kostyuk hugs Elina SvitolinaImage source, EPA
  11. Postpublished at 13:22 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-6 Kostyuk

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    That is so tough for Svitolina, she has been playing her best tennis and it is still not enough.

  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Kostyukpublished at 13:20 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-6 Kostyuk

    Marta Kostyuk is through to her first Grand Slam semi-final!

    She outlasts fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in three sets to set up a last-four meeting with Mirra Andreeva.

    KostyukImage source, Getty Images
  13. Match points Kostyukpublished at 13:19 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-5 Kostyuk*

    Marta Kostyuk slams in an overhead to move just two points from victory.

    A timely ace gives her three match points. What an impressive finish this has been by the 23-year-old.

  14. Kostyuk breaks againpublished at 13:18 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-5 Kostyuk*

    It's a must-win service game for Elina Svitolina, that's for sure. But the confidence is oozing from Marta Kostyuk right now, and she is overpowering her compatriot in the closing stages of this contest.

    Svitolina yields on the first of two break points and still hasn't held serve in this set.

    With a third successive game, Kostyuk will now serve for a place in her first major semi-final. Can she hold her nerve?

  15. Postpublished at 13:14 BST

    *Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-4 Kostyuk

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    They are both just so aggressive behind the ball. The net is more in play today.

  16. Kostyuk holds servepublished at 13:14 BST

    *Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-4 Kostyuk

    Is that going to prove the springboard to victory for Marta Kostyuk?

    The 15th seed is the first to hold serve, six games into the decider, and now she can see the finish line!

    KostyukImage source, Getty Images
  17. Kostyuk breaks for third time in third setpublished at 13:12 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-3 Kostyuk*

    A few signs beginning to show now that these two are feeling the pressure of the occasion - most evident on serve - as both seek to become the first Ukrainian woman to reach the Roland Garros semi-finals in the Open era.

    But between the tense moments we're still seeing some excellent shots. Kostyuk reaches 15-30 with a sublime forehand, and two break points as she slices in a volley.

    A final drop shot completes the job for yet another break of serve.

  18. Svitolina breaks backpublished at 13:07 BST

    *Svitolina 3-6 6-2 2-2 Kostyuk

    Elina Svitolina finds the line after sprinting on to a forehand as she goes in search of another quick response.

    That's 22 winners apiece from these two so far - but it's Kostyuk who has made 10 more unforced errors (34).

    Svitolina arrives at another break point as Kostyuk misses her mark - and a poor volley by the 15th seed makes it four successive breaks of serve.

    SvitolinaImage source, Getty Images
  19. Kostyuk breakspublished at 13:03 BST

    Svitolina 3-6 6-2 1-2 Kostyuk*

    Marta Kostyuk shakes her fist after rattling a backhand winner down the line as she makes a perfect start on Elina Svitolina's serve.

    She increases the pressure on Svitolina once again by reaching break point, and is gifted another break as Svitolina double-faults.

    KostyukImage source, Getty Images
  20. Svitolina breaks backpublished at 12:58 BST

    *Svitolina 3-6 6-2 1-1 Kostyuk

    What a start to this deciding set.

    Both players are a maintaining a high level but the tension is ramping up now.

    Elina Svitolina gets an immediate break back as Marta Kostyuk blinks first in a baseline exchange!

    SvitolinaImage source, Getty Images