Rafa Jódar already knows his first opponent in Montreal and when he will debut

Rafael Jódar already knows who his first opponent will be in the ATP Masters 1000 Montreal 2026, as long as the discomfort in his left wrist does not worsen and allows him to compete. The player from Madrid will make his debut against the Frenchman Corentin Moutet, currently ranked 59 in the world, who advanced to the second round after defeating Marton Fucsovics with a convincing 6-1 and 6-2.

It will be a much more uncomfortable debut than what the ranking might suggest. Moutet is one of the most peculiar players on the circuit, capable of frustrating any opponent thanks to his vast array of technical resources, constant changes of pace, and an innate ability to disrupt his adversaries' play patterns.

A very different challenge for Jódar

The Spaniard will have to face a match that will require a lot of tactical discipline. If he wants to impose his superior power from the baseline, Jódar will need to maintain order, patience, and avoid falling into the unpredictable game of the Frenchman, who is always willing to vary heights, speeds, and spins to throw his opponents off balance.

The big unknown will be to see how physically the player from Madrid arrives. His extraordinary week in Washington, where he reached the final, has allowed him to make a significant jump in the ranking, but it has also taken a considerable toll both physically and mentally. This is compounded by uncertainty regarding the condition of his left wrist, discomfort that is being closely monitored by his team.

In principle, the match should take place this Wednesday, a day when the organizers hope to complete the second round and regain the usual pace of the tournament, which has been severely disrupted by the rains that affected the competition on both Sunday and Monday.

Rafael Jódar will thus begin his journey in Montreal with a highly demanding test. Overcoming such an uncomfortable opponent as Moutet would be an excellent way to confirm that the magnificent level shown in Washington continues in the first Masters 1000 of the North American tour. If he wins, he would face Musetti or Mejía.

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