Jódar now has a new tournament on its 2026 roadmap

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Rafael Jódar is currently experiencing moments of uncertainty, not knowing if he will be able to compete in Wimbledon due to the unfortunate abdominal injury he sustained before the Queen's tournament. The Madrilenian was very excited about making his professional grass debut but now he only has hope, optimism, and a progressive recovery plan that, if all goes well, will allow him to also compete for the first time in the third Grand Slam of the year.

This small setback, however, has not stopped the machinery surrounding his team. After his rapid rise to the elite of world tennis, achieving 19 victories in 23 matches during the clay court season, many tournaments are now preparing to offer the Madrilenian an attractive package of incentives to have him on their player lists. Jódar knows it and has already begun to plan the second part of the year.

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Rafa Jódar will participate in Washington and confirms that he will give his all in the North American hardcourt swing

ATP 500 Washington 2026 has been the latest to announce Rafa Jódar's participation. The Madrilenian will explore new territory in the North American hardcourt swing in the second part of the season, although his experience in the United States is well proven after his time in college, the American Challenger events, and, notably, his successful ATP debuts at tournaments like Delray Beach and Dallas this year (before the mandatory stops at Indian Wells and Miami).

Therefore, it's not surprising that Jódar, who excels in the land of the stars and stripes, chooses a tournament like Washington to kick off an exciting part of the season. The event, a 500-level tournament won last year by Alex de Miñaur after a thrilling final against Alejandro Davidovich, will start on Monday, July 27, two weeks after Wimbledon concludes. An ideal opportunity for Rafa to continue making significant strides in a circuit that is already at his feet.

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