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Teen Tennis Star Rafael Jodar Celebrates Victory in Greece

9/16/2025

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Rafael Jodar, an 18-year-old Spanish tennis player, is making waves on the ATP Challenger Tour.
He won the 2024 US Open boys’ singles title and his first ATP Challenger title in August 2025.
Jodar, a fan of Rafael Nadal, started playing tennis at four after switching from football at twelve.
Now a sophomore at the University of Virginia, he balances academics and tennis, earning ITA National Rookie of the Year honors.
Recently, he celebrated his 19th birthday by winning the Hersonissos Challenger in Greece.

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Rafael Jodar, an 18-year-old Spanish tennis player, is making waves on the ATP Challenger Tour.
He won the 2024 US Open boys’ singles title and his first ATP Challenger title in August 2025.
Jodar, a fan of Rafael Nadal, started playing tennis at four after switching from football at twelve.
Now a sophomore at the University of Virginia, he balances academics and tennis, earning ITA National Rookie of the Year honors.
Recently, he celebrated his 19th birthday by winning the Hersonissos Challenger in Greece.