Broadcast schedule and where to watch live today Jódar vs Shapovalov, Rafa's debut in Cincinnati
The Madrid-born player changes his tune and makes his debut in a new arena: his debut on American soil will be against Shapovalov. We provide you with all the information to follow Rafa's match.
Rafael Jódar changes pace and excitedly breaks into a new destination in his tennis career. The player from Madrid is having an extraordinary hard court tour in North America, reaching the final in Washington and the semifinals in Montréal; this time, the calendar brings us to the ATP Cincinnati 2026, where the Madrid player will sign his first participation and seek to continue his positive momentum. His first opponent on American soil will be Denis Shapovalov, equally talented and inconsistent, but who promises to deliver a tough fight in a duel of tremendous skill.
What time is the next match today between Jódar and Shapovalov in the second round of the ATP Cincinnati 2026?
You can watch the live match between Rafael Jódar and Denis Shapovalov in the second round of the ATP Cincinnati 2026 live through the streaming service offered by Bet365. You just need to open an account and make an initial deposit of at least €5. After that, you will have immediate access to all matches in the "Live" section, without needing to place a bet. You can watch it from any device.
| Match | Rafael Jódar vs Denis Shapovalov |
|---|---|
| Round | Second round |
| Tournament | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, August 16 |
| Time | 1:00 AM from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 16 (7:00 PM local time) |
| Court | Grandstand |
| Where to watch on TV (Spain) | Movistar+ |
| Streaming | Movistar+ app |
The chance to see Rafa live in a new event of this level clearly shows the dizzying progression he has experienced in recent months. Not even the most optimistic could have imagined seeing him at #11 in the world at this point, "jumping" the line in just three months on the ATP circuit. Cincinnati will be a new test for him, on one of the fastest surfaces he has yet experienced throughout his career.
His first challenge will be a type of talent in abundance, who must appear and resurface at this stage of the season, but has stagnated in recent years and does not always step onto the court with a positive mindset. We are talking about Denis Shapovalov, who overcame his debut in Cincinnati against Adrian Mannarino and arrives combining irregular results: he was a finalist in Los Cabos, but an injury sidelined him in Canada, so his physical condition may be a slight unknown.
In this sense, the Madrid player knows very well what weapons his opponent possesses. It will not be the first time they face each other: Denis defeated Rafa a few months ago, in the first round of the ATP Dallas 2026, where he won yielding only three games. However, that was a very different Jódar from the current one, lacking the experience and baggage on the circuit that he now possesses... and, of course, lacking the positive momentum and confidence he has gained in recent months.
What time does Jódar play today against Shapovalov in the ATP Cincinnati 2026?
The match between Rafael Jódar and Denis Shapovalov in the second round of the ATP Cincinnati 2026 will take place in the first shift of the night session of the Grandstand court, the second most important. The time will be at 1:00 AM from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 16, although it is subject to whether the rain respects the day and the daytime session matches (three in total, starting from 5:00 PM Spanish time) finish on time. Rafa returns to US prime time after enjoying playing at the best time in Montréal as well.
Where to watch today the Jódar - Shapovalov match of the ATP Cincinnati 2026
The match can be followed in Spain through Movistar+, a platform that offers the broadcast of the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, both on dial 7 and on Deportes+2, available on dial 64. It will also be available on the Movistar+ app, while TennisTV will offer it on its subscription and on-demand system.
In Punto de Break, we will also keep you fully informed of everything surrounding the duel between Rafael Jódar and Denis Shapovalov, with the best coverage of the match from minute one: report, pre-match analysis, post-match statements, and even point-by-point tracking on our YouTube channel.
Where to follow online today the Jódar - Shapovalov match of the ATP Cincinnati 2026
On Punto de Break, you will have the option to follow this match live: we will be with our entire community, starting at 1:00 AM, to comment on our YouTube channel on Rafa's first steps in a tournament he has never played before. We look forward to seeing you!
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