Jordan Lee, the new pearl of the ATP circuit who idolizes Nadal and is a fan of Lamine Yamal

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Jordan Lee has been one of the standout names of Wimbledon 2026, as he has won the junior men's tournament against Cruz Hewitt, son of the legendary Lleyton Hewitt, after an epic match. What's interesting about this young American tennis player is that Rafael Nadal was his role model, he is a fan of Lamine Yamal, and his game is compared to that of Carlos Alcaraz.

The truth is that Lee bears certain similarities to the tennis player from Murcia, with some differences. He has magic, a powerful forehand, and plays aggressively, as he enjoys taking the lead in points. At Wimbledon, he was the youngest player in the draw, competing in his first junior Grand Slam coming through the qualifying rounds. An astonishing story that only a player with a brilliant future ahead at just 16 years old could be the protagonist of, receiving a wildcard in 2027 to play the qualifying rounds of the professional draw.

When asked about his role models in a press conference, Jordan admitted that "Rafa Nadal was my biggest inspiration, but I took important aspects from the 'Big Three'. The way Djokovic fights, also Rafa, the way they compete. Furthermore, Roger's style of play is amazing to me. When I was younger, I tried to imitate Roger's style a bit. Then I realized I didn't want to play like him. I just wanted to be myself. I started doing things my way."

Lee turns a deaf ear to comparisons with Alcaraz

Regarding the constant comparisons with Carlos Alcaraz, Lee takes it philosophically, and he even seems grounded. "I'm fine with that, I don't think that means I will be Alcaraz. I'm certainly not trying to play like Alcaraz," he acknowledged. Just as it happened with Federer before, the American player wants to be himself, with his own identity.

Jordan is also a big football fan and although he doesn't copy, he admires Lamine Yamal, the star player of the Spanish National Team, jokingly saying that he copied his hairstyle. "He's one of my favorite players. I think I had the haircut before him, so... Yes, who knows. Maybe he saw a post and copied me (smiling). To be honest, he's an inspiration to me. He's incredible at what he does. Also, he's young. In a way, I admire him."

Injuries do not stop Lee as he already thinks about the future

Despite currently experiencing his best moment, Lee has also faced critical situations, such as a very serious wrist injury. Nevertheless, he has never given up on his quest to reach the top. "I never thought about retiring. I had a severe wrist injury that kept me off the courts for seven months. It was a very tough time because I saw everyone playing, improving, and progressing, and I couldn't. I knew that once I returned to play, I would have the level to win a Grand Slam, and I did," he confessed.

With remarkable maturity, Jordan is already contemplating his next goals, confident that he has taken a giant step in his progression. "For me, the mindset going forward is that I know I can achieve it. I hope that my career is just beginning. I know it's a long road. So I don't believe winning this title means I'm destined for greatness or that I will win the professional championship next year. I know a long journey awaits me, and I'm ready to face it," he concluded.

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