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Teen Rafael Jodar Reaches Montreal Semi, Eyes Top-10

8/12/2026

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Rafael Jodar beat Arthur Fils 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to reach Canadian Open semi-final in Montreal.
Ranked No. 11, a win over Brandon Nakashima would move him into the top 10, though he must also defeat Ben Shelton if Shelton reaches the final.
He is the first teenager since Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2018 to reach Montreal’s last eight, having won his first title at Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech this year.

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Rafael Jodar beat Arthur Fils 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to reach Canadian Open semi-final in Montreal.
Ranked No. 11, a win over Brandon Nakashima would move him into the top 10, though he must also defeat Ben Shelton if Shelton reaches the final.
He is the first teenager since Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2018 to reach Montreal’s last eight, having won his first title at Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech this year.