Paris, June 1 -- Alexander Zverev overcame an early scare to secure his place in the Roland Garros quarter-finals, where a stern challenge against rising star Rafael Jodar awaits.

The World No. 3 battled back from a 0-3 deficit in the opening set to defeat Jesper de Jong 7-6(3), 6-4, 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, reaching the Paris quarter-finals for a sixth consecutive year. After a shaky start against the World No. 106, Zverev steadily raised his level and eventually cruised to victory in two hours and 14 minutes.

The 29-year-old German moved another step closer to capturing his maiden Grand Slam title, converting four of the seven break points he created against De Jong.

A three-time major finalist, including a runner-up finish at...