French Open finalist Alexander Zverev faces the multi-time French Open champion Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. Alexander Bublik faces long odds but carries the spirit of the underdog against Jannik Sinner in the other men’s quarterfinal taking place on Thursday.

Ahead of their French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday, Alexander Zverev isn’t buying the idea that Novak Djokovic is a “dark horse” to win a record 25th major title. “I mean, the guy [has] won 24 Grand Slams,” Zverev told reporters. "He’s never going to be a dark horse.

Alexander Zverev shut down suggestions that Novak Djokovic is a dark horse at this year’s French Open ahead of their blockbuster quarter-final. The pair will face off for the the 14th time overall and the first time since Djokovic was forced to retire from their Aussie Open semi-final.