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Jódar continues to amaze in Canberra and is already in the quarterfinals

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 7 Jan 2026
Rafael Jodar reaches quarterfinals in Canberra. Photo: gettyimages

Something big may be brewing with Rafael Jódar. The young Spaniard secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 125 Canberra 2026 after impressively defeating Jaime Faria, 6-1 6-4, showcasing great tennis. In his first tournament as a fully-fledged professional, the Madrid native is taking solid steps towards breaking into the top 150, which he will achieve if he prevails in the quarterfinals against Shimabukuro or Rodesch.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Jódar no para de asombrar en Canberra y ya está en cuartos