Davidovich praises Jódar after making history
The Spanish tennis player praised his compatriot and everything he is achieving in his first full year on the circuit.
The year that is starring Rafa Jódar is on par with a select few. The Spanish tennis player has entered the top 10 of the ATP rankings in his first full season on the circuit, making him the player who has taken the least time to achieve such a feat. His compatriot Alejandro Davidovich spoke about this before his debut in ATP Paris, praising the Madrid native and all his recent achievements.
A few weeks ago, Davidovich and Jódar made history by reaching the final at ATP Shanghai, where Alejandro defeated him in a thrilling match to secure his first Masters 1000 title. Additionally, both will share a team in the Davis Cup finals that will take place in Bologna at the end of November; they know each other very well, and 'Foki' has nothing but good things to say about a player who could define an era in tennis and become a generational talent.
"I remember that in that match I was more nervous than in all the previous ones I played in China, but in the end, I knew I would play at my best level. Of course, Jódar is a great player. It's only his first year on the circuit, and everything he is achieving is incredible. I am very proud of him, and I am sure he will be a very good player. It was a very fun match, and winning that match was incredible. I have no words to describe that moment", Davidovich revealed in an interview with ATP before his debut in Paris against Moise Kouamé, the new gem of French tennis.
Davidovich reveals what his title in Shanghai meant
Obviously, the Spanish tennis player was also asked about winning the championship in Shanghai and all that it entails. It's important to remember that until this year, Alejandro had a curse with ATP finals that he has managed to reverse to add his first 3 titles, including his first Masters 1000, which has allowed him to make a giant leap in his career and establish himself as another of the big names on the circuit. However, he prefers to keep his feet on the ground.
"Being the champion of a Masters 1000 feels incredible. I feel as if we have achieved something great, but the reality is that life goes on, and we have another opportunity here in Paris. In the end, you need time to celebrate, but you also need to focus on the next tournament. Life goes on, tennis goes on, and all players will be concerned about beating you. You have to keep working," he concluded.
Davidovich is currently ranked number 17 in the world, so he approaches the last tournament of the season eager to put the finishing touch on a historic year for him and set his sights on a preseason in which he will work with the motivation of knowing that a good start in 2027 could fully immerse him in the fight for a top 10 that already includes Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Jódar.
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