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Rafael Jodar's First Top-10 Victory at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open
4/25/2026, 2:20:36 PM
Jodar Upsets World No. 8 Alex de Minaur
On Friday, 24 April 2026, 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar beat world No. 8 Alex de Minaur in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open. The match on Manolo Santana Stadium ended 6-3, 6-1 in roughly 75 minutes. Jodar produced 15 winners, broke de Minaur six times and limited the Australian to 26 unforced errors.
Recent Form and Ranking Rise
Before Madrid, Jodar claimed his first ATP title in Marrakech and reached the Barcelona semi-finals. He has won 10 of his last 11 clay matches, climbing 129 places since January to world No. 42 and No. 20 in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin.
Key Figures
Key figures are Jodar, de Minaur, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner (courtside), Carlos Alcaraz (withdrawn from the French Open), and João Fonseca, Jodar’s next opponent.
Match Data
Serve speed peaked at 220 km/h. Winners: 15 to 2. Jodar broke de Minaur six times; de Minaur held none after the first set. De Minaur made 26 unforced errors; Jodar’s error count was not reported. Total duration: 75 minutes.
Tour Significance
The win marks Jodar’s first top-10 triumph and signals a power-based generation on clay. It positions him as a potential challenger at Roland Garros and illustrates the rapid volatility of ATP rankings, where a teenager can rise from outside the top 600 to the top-50 in a year.
Official Updates
Jodar advanced to the round of 32 and will meet João Fonseca on Sunday. The ATP confirmed his rise to No. 20 in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin. Tournament officials noted Alcaraz’s wrist-injury withdrawal from the French Open. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was present courtside.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was crazy. Crazy feelings. I’m super happy to get my second win here in Madrid at my home tournament, where I used to come when I was a kid, and I used to watch all these top players in the stands,” — Rafael Jodar, Player
- “Now, being able to play here in the centre court means a lot to me.” — Rafael Jodar, Player
- “Everything went very well. I knew Alex is a very tough opponent. I felt very good, I knew what to do at all times. I felt at home, thank you very much,” — Rafael Jodar, Player
- “It is a unique court, the conditions are special,” — Jannik Sinner, World No. 1
Conflicting Reports
All sources list the score as 6-3, 6-1 except one Indonesian outlet reporting 6-4, 6-1; no correction has been issued.
Upcoming Match
Jodar faces João Fonseca on Sunday. A win would keep him among the youngest top-100 players in the event and could improve his seeding for Roland Garros.
