Jódar leaves Cincinnati as the biggest loser in the ranking and the ATP Race
Rafael Jódar has nothing to reproach himself for regarding his performance at the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2026, winning two matches after a very demanding tour for him both physically and mentally, and fighting until the end against Cobolli. However, the outcome of the event has made him the biggest loser of the week in terms of the ATP ranking and the Race ATP.
This is due to the power vacuum that has occurred in the Ohio tournament, with the vast majority of players ahead of the Spaniard in both rankings falling early or not even playing, resulting in others reaching the final and surpassing Jódar. Both Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe have overtaken the Madrid native, who finds himself relegated two places in both rankings.
Jódar moves away from the top-10 and the spots for the ATP Finals
Therefore, Rafael Jódar will arrive at the US Open 2026 as the 13th in the world in the ATP ranking, although he will be the 12th seed due to the confirmed absence of Sinner, which will allow him to avoid potential opponents in the round of 16 like Alcaraz, Zverev, or Djokovic. The assault on the top-10 is a bit further away, but a great performance in Flushing Meadows could make it a reality.
Additionally, it is painful to see how two strong contenders have joined the fight for a spot in the ATP Finals at the end of the year, meaning being one of the 8 best tennis players of the year. Rafael Jódar was positioned in 7th place on the list, but now falls out of those privileged positions and finds himself in 9th place, acknowledging that both Fils and Tiafoe will be competition for earning the right to compete in Turin. There's work to be done for the Madrid native.
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