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The reason why the ATP has corrected a serious mistake that was detrimental to Jódar

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 1 Nov 2026
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Rafael Jódar, error made by the ATP. Photo: gettyimages

Many will have been surprised to find that, contrary to what has been reported throughout the week based on official ATP data, the Spanish player Rafael Jódar maintains the ninth position in the Race ATP, ahead of Álex de Miñaur. After the Australian's victory over Zverev in Vienna, it was announced that he had surpassed Jódar, and alarms were raised in the Spanish player's fight to reach the ATP Finals 2026.

However, just 24 hours later, the ATP corrected its own mistake. Why does the Australian now appear behind Jódar? Until a few hours ago, it was predicted that De Miñaur would have 3,210 points, compared to Jódar's 3,209. But this has changed, and now Álex is in tenth place with 3,160 points. What has happened to cause this significant alteration in the official ranking?

Why does the ATP's correction benefit Jódar?

The explanation is clear: the maximum number of tournaments considered for a player's score in the Race ATP is a total of 18, to which the ATP Finals would be added for those who participate. Anyone competing in more than those tournaments will count only their 18 best results. This is what has happened in De Miñaur's case.

Until this Sunday, after the final in Vienna, the ATP was counting points from the 19 events the Australian has played so far this year, without considering that the record of the event with his worst result should be subtracted from his total. That is why 50 points have been removed, and he now stands behind Rafael Jódar, who improves his prospects for securing his spot at the ATP Finals in Paris.

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