Toni Nadal praises Jódar: "He has a lot of cheekiness, he forces you to go to the limit"

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Toni Nadal reviewed several of the prominent names that are marking the beginning of Wimbledon 2026 during an interview with Radioestadio. The Mallorcan coach analyzed Jannik Sinner's challenging debut, praised the competitive longevity of Novak Djokovic, and showed great confidence in the prospects of the young Spaniard Rafael Jódar, who was a key figure in one of the big surprises of the first round.

Regarding Sinner, who needed five sets to secure his opening match at the All England Club, Toni downplayed the result and recalled the special circumstances under which the Italian arrived. "Sinner hadn't played since Roland Garros, and the first round of Wimbledon is always very tough. Needing five sets to win is logical," he explained, dismissing the notion that this struggle should be seen as a sign of weakness.

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He also had words of admiration for Novak Djokovic, who continues to compete at the highest level at 39 years old. "He is probably the best player in history, but time passes for him too. It's highly commendable what he's achieving at this age," stated Toni, emphasizing Djokovic's ability to remain among the top contenders in the most important tournaments on the calendar.

One of the topics that sparked the most optimism in the former coach of Rafa Nadal was the emergence of Rafael Jódar. While acknowledging that grass is not the surface that best suits the young Spanish player's style, he highlighted a quality he deems distinctive. "Jódar performs better on other surfaces, but he has a lot of flair, and if there's a tournament for surprises, that's Wimbledon," he pointed out.

Looking ahead to the second round, Toni was even more emphatic in assessing the match between Jódar and Pablo Carreño. "Jódar is favored against Carreño. He's a player who forces you to push to the limit," he concluded, expressing full confidence in the Murcian's ability to continue surprising in London.

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