Rafael Jódar
Rafa Jódar takes stock of his first Grand Slam: "I am very happy with my level"
The player from Madrid lost in straight sets to Jakub Mensik in the second round of the Australian Open, although his assessment of the tournament is more than positive.
Mensik ends Jódar's dream at the Australian Open
The Czech tennis player showed his best version to defeat the new Spanish tennis sensation with a score of 6-2 6-4 6-4, in a two-hour match.
Thursday, January 22nd Order of Play at the Australian Open 2026: Djokovic and Sinner on Centre Court, Jódar-Mensik on Court 13
Rafa Jódar: "I'm just a normal 19-year-old guy, this doesn't change anything for me"
The Madrilenian, victorious for the first time in Slams, showed an insulting calmness as he reflected on what this triumph means to him. "It will give me confidence, but it does not change my goals."
Sakamoto talks about Jódar after his defeat: "I knew he wouldn't make it easy for me"
The opponent of the Spaniard in the first round of the Australian Open highlights how well Rafa has finished physically, something that made the difference in the fifth set.
Jódar opens promising Grand Slam victory account with epic in Australia
The Spaniard showed a great version of himself and pulled out determination to extend his dream at the 2026 Australian Open, setting up a second-round clash with a top-20 player.
Schedule and where to watch Rafael Jódar's debut at the Australian Open 2026 against Sakamoto
This is all the information you need to know to watch Rafael Jódar's first-round match at the 2026 Australian Open.
