Rafa Jódar signs in Acapulco the best victory of his career

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In his first professional season, the name of Rafa Jódar is gaining more prominence every week. This time, the Spanish tennis player has once again broken through with an outstanding victory at the Acapulco ATP 500.

Madrid-born Jódar stopped the clock at 55 minutes, which was all he needed to defeat Cameron Norrie in the first round of the Acapulco ATP 500 with a score of 6-3, 6-2. An absolute thrashing. From the start, Rafa Jódar appeared particularly motivated, very in tune with the court conditions, despite this being his first time competing in Mexico in this tournament. With a packed schedule, his impact has been noticeable wherever he goes, leaving a mark of talent, precocity, and the genetics of a great competitor.

And one cannot say that Norrie doesn't compete; he is the type of player who fights tooth and nail on the court. However, in the early hours of that morning, we did not witness the best version of the British player. Partly due to the fact that the man across the net managed to neutralize him. Even though Cameron poses challenges on the circuit, mainly due to being a lefty with an unorthodox backhand, one might have expected Rafa to struggle in his first direct match against the former world No. 10. But nothing could be further from the truth. It only took six games in the first set for Rafa to grasp the shortcuts of a match from which he would take control from that exact moment.

Displaying a strong sense of self, constantly playing aggressively, relying on a solid serve, the Spanish player's performance was remarkably high. It was incredible to watch him move along the baseline with such height, return shots with ease against players with years of elite experience, and respond courageously to critical moments that often define a match. He is the new gem of Spanish tennis, a young man soaring since the start of the season.

Rafa Jódar inches closer to the top 100 in the world

In the second set, Rafa proved that his lead on the scoreboard was no fluke. Winning the first set boosted his confidence, intensified the ferocity in his shots, and even prompted him to deliver some crowd-pleasing shots that left many in awe. Look for the game at 4-1 in the second set; there you'll find highlights worth watching. Before the hour mark, the Madrid native approached the net to shake hands with Norrie and make a grand entrance before the Acapulco audience, securing his first victory at an ATP 500.

Following the match, the TennisTV commentators were left speechless. 'Where did this kid come from?' was their most striking remark. It was amusing how they initially mispronounced his name but ended up showing respect for the 19-year-old player who will undoubtedly make headlines in 2026. Anticipated rivals in the round of 16 -Atmane or Dimitrov– What's already certain is that Jódar will break into the top 100 if he takes another step forward this week. One win away from achieving this season's goal in February.

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