Jódar finds the light to come back against Carreño at Wimbledon

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Rafael Jódar is still alive at Wimbledon 2026 thanks to his ability to come back from behind against Pablo Carreño with whom he began this day. The Madrid native showed great superiority in the resumption of the match, winning 3-6 6-3 1-6 6-3 6-4, and secured his spot in the third round where he will face the Japanese player Shintaro Mochizuki.

One night can change a whole life. We don't know how much, but certainly, the suspension of the match between Rafael Jódar and Pablo Carreño due to lack of light on Wednesday, July 1 at Wimbledon 2026, has led us to witness a completely different spectacle the following day compared to what was prevailing at that moment. Carreño was aware that he had the moral and tennis advantage, but a break could allow the young Madrid-born player to get back into the match. It didn't take long to confirm Carreño's worst fears.

Jódar found his rhythm from the very beginning and outplayed Carreño

Both players stepped onto the court with the score at 2-1 in favor of Pablo in the fourth set. He was just four games away from victory. It seemed like a short distance, but it felt unreachable as soon as the ball started flying. Rafa was moving differently, becoming that relentless baseline player who frustrates opponents with his endless legs churning and sharp strokes, but with control. He quickly achieved the crucial break of serve that fine-tuned his game and allowed him to regain his best form, taking the match to the decisive set.

The pressure was on the Gijonese player in the fifth set at every moment; he couldn't find a way to be effective with his flat and deep shots, while Jódar quickly seized the initiative in the points. Carreño tried to change the rhythm with drop shots and net approaches whenever he managed to strike with control and dominance, but above all, he relied on his determination and experience.

Pablo Carreño saved the first assault from the Madrid native by recovering from 0-40, but he conceded the break in the next service turn, feeling unable to sustain the intensity that Rafael was putting into his shots and footwork. From then on, it was an uphill battle for the Olympic medalist, who found himself at the mercy of a more focused and precise Jódar than the one seen in the previous day.

Jódar's next opponent in Wimbledon 2026 will be the Japanese player Mochizuki

Nevertheless, the Gijonese player fought until the end and clung to the match when it seemed lost, trailing 4-1 with a double break, only to reach 4-3 and put pressure on Jódar's serve, who appeared somewhat nervous. Jódar managed to secure his victory later without major complications.

This day has seen a reaction worthy of a promising champion from Rafael Jódar, overcoming the difficulties experienced on the first day of this match and setting his course in Wimbledon 2026. This victory represents a significant morale boost for the young Madrid-born player, who will seek to reach the round of 16 by defeating the Japanese player Shintaro Mochizuki, currently ranked 151st in the world. Reasons to be optimistic.

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