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Jódar reveals the advice Alcaraz gave him before debuting at the Laver Cup

Fernando Murciego - 25 Sep 2026
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Rafa Jódar reveals the advice Carlos Alcaraz gave him before debuting in the Laver Cup 2026. Source: Getty

Rafa Jódar is experiencing one of those weeks he will hardly forget. The young Spaniard is participating for the first time in the Laver Cup, sharing the locker room with some of the great figures of world tennis, including Carlos Alcaraz, who has not hesitated to also act as a companion and advisor in such a special setting.

Jódar has revealed what message Alcaraz has conveyed to him during these days. A simple piece of advice, but especially valuable for someone facing such an event for the first time: to enjoy it and not let the pressure of the moment overwhelm him.

“He has given me good advice on how to play here, to enjoy it, because in the end it's an event where the best players are,” Jódar explained. A phrase that perfectly summarizes the uniqueness of the Laver Cup, where the competitive element coexists with a different atmosphere than any other tournament on the circuit.

Alcaraz has also advised him not to look too far ahead. The Laver Cup takes place over several days, and each match can completely change the scenario of the competition. “Take it match by match, as it’s a very long tournament, and in the end everything is decided on the last day,” Jódar shared. Behind all of this, there’s an idea that seems especially important for the Murcian: to enjoy the opportunity. “Above all, enjoy the experience,” was Alcaraz’s final piece of advice.

For Jódar, hearing these words precisely from Alcaraz adds extra value. The Spaniard is sharing the court, locker room, and experiences this week with players he had previously admired from a distance. Now he is part of the same team and is experiencing from within a competition that gathers the best players in the world. Alcaraz’s message, in short, speaks not so much to results but to seizing the moment. With the calendar in hand, the Laver Cup may last three days, but a first experience like this lasts forever.

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