There’s a new name to know in men’s tennis, and on Saturday night in the nation’s capital, he cemented it further. Rafael Jodar, the 19-year-old Spaniard who started 2026 outside the world’s top 100, battled past Alejandro Tabilo 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final of the Mubadala DC Open — the first ATP 500 final of his young career. To understand the magnitude of … [Read more...] about Teenage Sensation: Rafael Jodar Outlasts Alejandro Tabilo To Reach First ATP 500 Final
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While Rafael Jodar’s Starpower Only Grows in Washington D.C., the Spaniard Stays Grounded: “I Just Go Match by Match”
By Chloe Wellington-Hunt X: @chloemwhunt Rafael Jodar isn't getting ahead of himself. The 19-year-old Spaniard secured the biggest hard-court result of his young career by reaching the Mubadala DC Open semifinals, but moments after upsetting Lorenzo Musetti, Jodar was already looking toward his next challenge. "Yeah, great feeling," Jodar said. "Obviously being in … [Read more...] about While Rafael Jodar’s Starpower Only Grows in Washington D.C., the Spaniard Stays Grounded: “I Just Go Match by Match”