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Jódar reveals which quality he would "steal" from each member of the 'Big Three'

Pedro de Pablos - 15 Sep 2026
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Jódar reveals what quality he would "steal" from each member of the 'Big Three'. Source: Getty Images.

Rafa Jódar has appeared on the 'Tablero Deportivo' program of RNE in the lead-up to the Davis Cup tie between Spain and Chile. In addition to discussing what lies ahead this weekend, the young Spanish tennis player also revealed which quality he would acquire from a member of the 'Big Three', along with his defeat in the first round of the US Open that abruptly halted his good form. 

 

 

Jódar grew up watching Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, whom he has looked up to in order to become what he is today. Moreover, he is quite clear about what he would "steal" from each one. "From Nadal, I would take the mentality, from Djokovic, how he has taken care of himself, and from Federer, the talent," Rafa acknowledged, in an opinion that aligns with what most think. Nadal is considered one of the athletes with the best mentality in sports history, while Federer embodies tennis at its peak. Regarding Djokovic, one only needs to see how he continues to compete for major tournaments at 39 years old to understand how well he has taken care of his body all these years.

Jódar analyzes his first-round loss at the US Open 2026

Despite all the progress he has made in 2026, going from playing the qualifying rounds of the Australian Open to knocking on the door of the top 10, Jódar acknowledges that "I know things are coming very quickly, but I'm going to try to remain the same person I was before." 

Furthermore, regarding his early loss at the US Open against Yunchaokete Bu, he stated that "not every tournament goes as one wants. We need to know where we come from, value, and be grateful for the situation we are in. The process is very long; there are still many things to improve. Even though this year the results have helped, that doesn't mean I'm going to be a great player." A simple guy, with his feet on the ground, who will be the number 1 seed of 'La Armada' in a tie of vital importance.

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