Pakistan, June 1 -- Teenager Rafael Jodar battled back from two sets down to outlast veteran Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 in their all-Spanish battle of the generations on Sunday, and book a quarter-final spot in his maiden French Open.

The 19-year-old clay court specialist, who turned pro only late last year, is seen as one of the dark horses for the title following the surprise exit of several top contenders, including world number one Jannick Sinner. He has now won two consecutive five-set matches after edging past Alex ?Michelsen in the previous round.

Jodar earned an early break to take a 4-2 lead but his opponent stayed patient and was rewarded with four match points on the trot and the first set, as the teenager's form...