João Fonseca's victory over Casper Ruud in the Roland Garros round of 16 has produced some very rare statistics in recent tennis history. For the first time in this century, three players under 21 have reached the men's singles quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. The protagonists are the Brazilian, Mensik, and Rafa Jódar, three of the names expected to lead tennis in the next decade. The Czech and the Spaniard also advance to this round for the first time in their careers after winning two matches in 5 sets. This fact confirms the high level of a generation that is not just looking to the future but is actively competing in the present.
3 - Three players under the age of 21 (Joao Fonseca, Jakub Mensik, and Rafael Jodar) have reached the Men’s Singles quarter-final at a Grand Slam event for the first time this century. Arrival.#RolandGarros | @rolandgarros @atptour
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