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Rafael Jodar Wins First ATP Title at Marrakech Open

4/6/2026

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Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old Spanish tennis player, won his first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title at Marrakech Open by defeating Tomas Machac.
The victory makes him second born in 2006 or later to win an ATP title, after Joao Fonseca.
Jodar rises to No. 57, up from outside the Top 900.
He joins six Spaniards who won an ATP title before turning 20, including Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

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Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old Spanish tennis player, won his first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title at Marrakech Open by defeating Tomas Machac.
The victory makes him second born in 2006 or later to win an ATP title, after Joao Fonseca.
Jodar rises to No. 57, up from outside the Top 900.
He joins six Spaniards who won an ATP title before turning 20, including Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.