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Rafael Jódar

Rafael Jódar qualifies for the 2026 ATP Finals. Photo: gettyimages

Rafael Jódar will be the 17th Spanish tennis player in history to compete in the ATP Finals

The young man from Madrid will accompany Alcaraz at the 2026 ATP Finals and enters the golden history of Spanish tennis in his first season as a professional.

Taylor Fritz defeats Fils in Paris and is Alcaraz's next opponent. Photo: gettyimages

Fritz abuses an unrecognizable Fils and threatens Alcaraz and Jódar in Paris

The American will be Alcaraz's opponent in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters 1000, and if victorious, he will displace Rafael Jódar from the ATP Finals.

Rafael Jódar, accounts to play in the ATP Finals 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Rafael Jódar's definitive calculations to qualify for the ATP Finals

Spanish is in a privileged situation that was unimaginable 24 hours ago, thanks to the defeats of Djokovic and De Miñaur. Only two players could thwart his presence in Turin.

Ruud gets Jódar into a mess. Source: ATP.

Ruud puts Jódar in a pickle

The Norwegian tennis player delivers an almost perfect match to eliminate the Spaniard from the ATP Paris and put his qualification for the ATP Finals in jeopardy.

Rafael Jódar, improvement in the rest. Photo: gettyimages

The astonishing improvement of Rafael Jódar in a key aspect of the game

Spanish has made a huge leap in quality over the recent tournaments, placing it among those with the best statistical records in the entire circuit.

Rafa Jódar's ambition after debuting in Paris: "I want more." Source: Getty

Rafa Jódar's ambition after debuting in Paris: "I want more"

The Spaniard analyzed his options to reach the ATP Finals in Turin after debuting with a victory in Paris. What happens if he ultimately misses out? Listening to his response, you realize what kind of person he is.

What time and where to watch the Jódar match in Paris against Ruud? Source: ATP.

What time and where to watch the Jódar match in Paris against Ruud

We analyze the following major challenge for Jódar in the last Masters 1000 of the year after his impressive debut against Tabilo, with qualification for the ATP Finals at stake.