Alexander Zverev advances to French Open quarterfinals with win over Holger Rune

Zverev wins in five-set thriller to reach last eight

German eyeing first Grand Slam title after reaching quarterfinals for fourth consecutive year

Alexander Zverev has booked his place in the quarterfinals of the French Open after a hard-fought five-set victory over Holger Rune.

The German, who is the fourth seed at Roland Garros, won 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in a match that lasted three hours and 17 minutes.

Zverev will now face Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, with a place in the semifinals at stake.