Jódar, before his grass court debut: "I haven't played much on this surface, but I think I can do well"

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Rafa Jódar will experience playing a grass court match next week. The Spaniard, accustomed to hard courts, is exploring his limits on the other two surfaces of the ATP circuit this year. He performed well on clay, with one title and 19 wins, making him the second player with the most victories on clay. Now, he has turned the page and aims to make his debut on the whimsical and technical grass.

The ATP Queen's is the chosen stage for the Madrid native to debut on grass, followed by Eastbourne and the most special tournament: Wimbledon. Before focusing on the London Grand Slam, where Jódar, ranking 23rd in the world, will be a seed, the goal is to find his game during this short but intense grass court swing.

Rafa Jódar, ready to debut on the grass court swing

"I haven't played much on this surface, but I believe I can do well. I'm getting used to it this week through training. You have a month to play on this surface, and if you don't participate in ATP tournaments, you'll never get to play on it," said the Leganés native upon arriving at the Queen's Tennis Club, in statements to the ATP.

Jódar, who will debut against Ignacio Buse in their first encounter, knows that the serve and a good wrist game are key to success on grass, a surface completely different from clay, where he reached the quarterfinals in Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros.

"I arrived in London early to have more days for practice. I'm enjoying London. It's a very beautiful city. Being here, playing at Queen's for the first time means a lot to me. I'm very happy with how the transition from clay to grass is going."

🌿"I'm looking forward to playing my first Grand Slam on grass"

🤩"I'll try to approach it in the best possible way and with the same mentality as always, giving my all on the court"

🎾Jódar, ready for his first #Wimbledon. #LaPistaDelTenis pic.twitter.com/U0jK4KWeFM

— Movistar Plus Deportes (@MPlusDeportes) June 10, 2026

As expected, the 19-year-old has traveled to Great Britain with his father, Rafa Jódar Senior, emphasizing the importance of his presence in his career and tennis: "It's great to have him in the stands with me every day. I'm very grateful that he can travel with me every week. He has always been with me since I was a child. He has taught me the values a person needs in life, both on and off the court. So, I'm very thankful for everything he has done for me."

Expectations for Jódar have grown exponentially along with his rise in the rankings. Between one victory and another, he kept climbing up the rankings, and now he is at the 23rd position in the ATP ranking. This being his first venture on grass, setting clear goals for the Madrid native is challenging, but his performance on clay has proven he is made of a different fabric, even before his favorite swing begins: the North American hard court season.

Before contemplating the American summer or Wimbledon, Rafa Jódar has a clear short-term goal, to gather as many sensations as possible at the ATP Queen's.
 

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