Confirmed: Jódar trains without discomfort in the abdominal and will play Wimbledon

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Great news coming from Wimbledon 2026. After several days of uncertainty due to an abdominal injury, Rafa Jódar has finally been able to train without discomfort. Barring any last-minute surprises, he will make his first appearance at the premier Grand Slam on the tennis circuit.

It's worth noting that Jódar hasn't played a match since his defeat in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2026 against Alexander Zverev. After a season of rapid growth, the workload led to his body reaching its limit, causing his first grass-court swing of his professional career to not go as planned. In fact, he will arrive at Wimbledon without having played a single preparatory match. 

🥎🥎🥎Exciting news from #Wimbledon

👉Rafa Jódar is training without discomfort

👉Barring any weekend setbacks, CONFIRMED that he will compete in his first major draw at the grass court GS from Monday pic.twitter.com/KnuA8Zfpcw

— Javier de Diego (@dediegoYpunto) June 25, 2026

Furthermore, Jódar's participation in Wimbledon has been a mystery until the last moment. According to journalist Javier de Diego, Jódar has been able to train without abdominal discomfort, leading both him and his team to decide that he will compete in the tournament. To date, Rafa has missed the Queen's ATP 500 and the Eastbourne ATP 250, the two tournaments he had chosen for match practice, and had even traveled to London to test himself without being entirely sure if he would play.

Why does Jódar have nothing to lose in Wimbledon 2026?

Now that it's confirmed he will play at Wimbledon, it's important to highlight that he will be the 25th seed and a danger for any opponent. The reason is simple: he has nothing to lose. While Jódar is indeed one of the sensations of 2026 due to his meteoric rise, the reality is that he hasn't competed in any grass-court tournaments to date. Hence, expectations won't be high.

This is a double-edged sword. On one hand, Jódar will remain a rookie on such a different surface like grass, where he'll need to rely heavily on his serve and utilize slice shots to trouble his opponents. Yet, he doesn't defend any points, so any result will be positive for him. Rafa is in a learning phase, as he himself has stated, and everything will depend on his physical condition and his form as the rounds progress.

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