Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA singles title by defeating Jessica Pegula at the DC Open, while Taylor Fritz beat Rafael Jodar to claim his first trophy of the season.
Alexandra Eala became the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour singles title, defeating top seed Jessica Pegula at the Mubadala DC Open. In the men’s final, Taylor Fritz claimed his 11th ATP title over Rafael Jodar.
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, ranked world No. 23, is set to make his Wimbledon debut after a remarkable year of firsts, including a French Open quarter-final appearance. Despite limited grass-court experience, his aggressive baseline game and strong return statistics suggest potential success.
Alexander Zverev và Jakub Mensik đã giành vé vào bán kết Roland Garros 2026. Zverev thắng Jodar 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-3. Mensik đánh bại Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3).
O brasileiro João Fonseca, 30º do mundo, foi eliminado de Roland Garros pelo tcheco Jakub Mensik por 3 sets a 0. Apesar da derrota, Fonseca igualou feito histórico para o Brasil no torneio.
Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open semi-finals after defeating Rafael Jodar. He will face Jakub Mensik, who beat Joao Fonseca, for a spot in the final.
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Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open semi-finals by defeating 19-year-old Rafael Jodar. The second seed, Zverev, is the highest-ranked player remaining in the men's singles draw after several upsets.
Alexander Zverev defeated 19-year-old Rafael Jódar 7:6 (7:3), 6:1, 6:3 in the French Open quarter-finals. The match, played under a closed roof due to rain, saw Zverev overcome an early challenge to dominate the later stages.
Alexander Zverev (29 ans) a battu Rafael Jodar (19 ans) en trois sets (7-6, 6-1, 6-3) pour atteindre sa cinquième demi-finale à Roland-Garros. L'expérience du n°2 mondial a prévalu face à l'ambition de la jeune génération.
Alexander Zverev a battu Rafael Jodar en quarts de finale de Roland-Garros en trois sets (7-6, 6-1, 6-4). Le n°3 mondial rejoint les demi-finales pour la cinquième fois en six éditions.
Alexander Zverev advances towards his first Grand Slam title, overcoming early challenges in the quarterfinals. He is now considered a top favorite after rivals Alcaraz and Sinner faced setbacks.
Alexander Zverev secured his place in the Roland-Garros semi-finals by defeating rising star Rafael Jodar 7-6, 6-1, 6-3. Zverev, now a strong favorite, advances in the absence of other top contenders.
Alexander Zverev is on track to win his quarter-final match at Roland Garros 2026 against rising star Rafael Jodar. After winning the first set 7-6, Zverev is leading 5-1 in the second set.
Alexander Zverev faces rising star Rafael Jodar in the Roland Garros quarter-finals. With top contenders out, Zverev is a favorite, but 19-year-old Jodar is in strong form on clay.
19-year-old Rafael Jodar, a rising star from Spain, has made a remarkable debut at the French Open, reaching the quarter-finals and emerging as a dark horse. His rapid ascent from university student to Grand Slam contender has impressed tennis experts and fans alike.
Rafael Jodar, 19 anni, ha vinto il derby spagnolo contro Pablo Carreno-Busta per 4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2, qualificandosi per i quarti di finale del Roland Garros. Affronterà Alexander Zverev o Jesper De Jong.
Rafael Jodar, 19 anni, ha sconfitto Pablo Carreno-Busta in un derby spagnolo al Roland Garros, accedendo ai quarti di finale. Jodar ha vinto 4-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2.
Gaël Monfils s'apprête à disputer son dernier Roland-Garros, Hugo Gaston exprime son admiration. Félix Auger-Aliassime espère rebondir, tandis que Rafael Jodar, prodige espagnol, monte en puissance.
À 19 ans, l'Espagnol Rafael Jodar, 29e mondial, s'affirme comme une étoile montante du tennis. Après une saison 2025 prometteuse, il aborde Roland-Garros 2026 avec ambition, fort de ses succès sur terre battue et de comparaisons élogieuses avec les légendes du jeu.
Spain continues its tennis dominance with teenage sensation Rafael Jodar joining seeded players at the French Open. This success is traced back to dictator Franco's infrastructure investment in the 1970s and a coaching philosophy emphasizing mental fortitude and suffering, a legacy passed down from champions like Nadal and Alcaraz.
Luciano Darderi batte Rafael Jodar 7-6, 5-7, 6-0 agli Internazionali d'Italia, avanzando in semifinale dove affronterà Casper Ruud.
Karen Khachanov (Russia, neutral status) lost to Casper Ruud (Norway) in the 2026 ATP Italian Open quarterfinals, 1-6, 6-1, 2-6. Ruud advances to semifinals, potentially seeking his first Rome final.
Jannik Sinner defeated 19-year-old Spanish qualifier Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) at the Madrid Open to become the first player to reach semi-finals at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. The world No. 1 extended his winning streak to 21 matches despite a stern test from the home favourite. Meanwhile, lucky loser Anastasia Potapova became the first Austrian player to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final, defeating former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3.
