Zverev should take this fourth-round spot without needing a detour

Sunday's order of play gives Alexander Zverev another clear route on paper, and this is a match where the straight win remains the most practical angle. Jesper de Jong has done well to reach this stage, but the matchup still favors Zverev in the areas that usually decide long clay-court contests.

Zverev's serve gives him the easier path through scoreboard pressure, and his weight from the back of the court normally makes opponents play one extra difficult ball again and again. That matters against de Jong, who needs rhythm and clean timing more than brute force to keep control of points.

The official Roland-Garros coverage also matters here because Zverev arrives after a four-set win over Quentin Halys and with the tournament noting he is now the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw. That does not guarantee anything on its own, but it underlines the level gap. If Zverev stays patient and avoids gifting short service games, the outright win is still the right call.