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19-Year-Old Jodar Sets Record, Fewest Games Since Djokovic

5/26/2026

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Jodar Crushes French Open

Rafael Jodar, 19, beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 French Open.
The win had the fewest games dropped in a Roland Garros debut since Novak Djokovic in 2005.
Jodar entered ranked No. 29 after climbing from No. 707 on May 26, 2025.
He recorded 27 winners, an 81% point rate and six of 12 break points.
His second-round opponent, James Duckworth (No. 82), is coached by his father.

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Alcaraz Withdraws

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the French Open with an injury, removing a two-time champion.
Arthur Fils withdrew for physical reasons while Jack Draper suffered a right-knee problem, shrinking Jannik Sinner's challenger pool.
Rafael Jodar sits in the bottom half, so a clash with Jannik Sinner can only happen in the final.
Stan Wawrinka played his final French Open, losing in straight sets to Jesper de Jong.

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Jodar Crushes French Open

Rafael Jodar, 19, beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 French Open.
The win had the fewest games dropped in a Roland Garros debut since Novak Djokovic in 2005.
Jodar entered ranked No. 29 after climbing from No. 707 on May 26, 2025.
He recorded 27 winners, an 81% point rate and six of 12 break points.
His second-round opponent, James Duckworth (No. 82), is coached by his father.

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