Casper Ruud shares thoughts on Rafael Jodar after breakthrough Madrid Open week
Casper Ruud commented on Rafael Jodar's promising performance during the Madrid Open, highlighting the young Spaniard's energy and potential after his quarter-final run. Jodar, who won his first ATP title in Morocco and advanced to the semi-finals in Barcelona, has emerged as a standout on clay this season. Despite his success on clay, Jodar's past titles on hard courts raise questions about his adaptability to other surfaces.
- ▪Rafael Jodar won his first ATP title in Morocco and reached the semi-finals in Barcelona and the quarter-finals in Madrid.
- ▪Casper Ruud praised Jodar as a 'fantastic player' with strong charisma and long-term potential.
- ▪Jodar defeated Alex de Minaur and Joao Fonseca before losing to Jannik Sinner in Madrid.
- ▪Jodar has won three Challenger Tour titles, none on clay, and his junior Grand Slam victory came at the 2024 US Open on hard courts.
- ▪The only players to defeat Jodar in 2026 are Jannik Sinner and Alexander Blockx, both undefeated on clay this year.
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