Spanish tennis is sweet with the good moment of Carlos Alcarazthat with only 22 years is already among the best players who have wielded a racket throughout history. Five Grand Slams They certify that achievement, and it is a career that just begins.
There was fear among Spanish fans when he looked Rafa Nadal start giving their last dumps, and few dared to predict that a boy was going to appear The palmar To battle for the first worldwide position. Of course, it's not just Alcaraz The one who shines at the national level, but new figures appear to compete with the Murcia at the top.
One of those new to consider is nothing less than Rafael Jódar. With a first name that makes us relive many Spanish successes in recent times, this 18 -year -old Madrid struggles to make a place among the best players in the world with very good progression in their game.
It was just a year ago when it was crowned in the US Open junior After a comeback to Nicolai Budkov Kjaer In the final (2-6 6-2 7-6), another name called to lead the circuit in the next seasons. Far from feeling the pressure, Jódar accepted the challenge of competing in the University of Virginiain USAfor a few months until this same spring of 2025. An experience that helped him take much more filming on a hard track.
On his return, there are numerous tournaments in which he has been present, and his improvement has been more palpable every day. Play in the circuit Challengerthat is, a less step than the main ATPand this week you will break into the top 4 for the first time in your career by winning your first professional title, the Quersonaso 3 Challenger 3.
#Atpchallenger About the Frenchman Dan Added 6-4 6-2
What joy you give us, Rafa! 🥹Inhorabuena for this great triumph 🇪🇸👏 pic.twitter.com/MMaCG4XXwo
– Tennis Spain (@RFetenis) August 16, 2025
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The tournament of Jódar It was excellent level of play, dominating with its right and showing good solidity from the track bottom. The rival in the final, the Frenchman And addedlocated in 340 position to his 26 years, he could not maintain his good start after starting leading 1-3 and succumbed to the authority that the Madrid man exhibited again.
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Jódar He took the final 6-4 6-2 and thus obtained his first trophy among the 'elders'. This week will still stay in Greece To play another tournament, since he will not travel to New York to the stage predicts US Open Not having enough ranking to play it. However, little is left to see him above competing against the best in the world, because only this week goes up 145 positions in the table.
