The Frenchman was seen below Rafa, but uses that as motivation to keep training and improve for the future.
ATP Montreal 2026
Fourth victory in Montreal for Ben Shelton, who has not stopped growing since the event began. Learner Tien awaits him in the semifinals, a match that will ensure an American in the title fight.
The Madrid native commented in a press conference on the tremendous journey he is having these days at the Masters 1000 in Montreal, where he is now just two victories away from reaching the grand final.
Dani put on a determined performance trying to break through the strong defenses of the American, but he could not withstand an increasingly complete version of one of the circuit's great gems.
We break down all the details and instructions to enjoy the first semifinals of Jódar in a Masters 1000. Will he continue writing his tremendous story against Nakashima?
Neither the rain delay, nor the heat, nor even a slight discomfort in the ankle could stop Rafa Jódar this Tuesday, who once again defeated Arthur Fils to secure a spot among the top four in ATP Montreal 2026.
The American quickly set aside Luciano Darderi and advanced to his first Masters 1000 semifinals. Minutes later, he met with the press to explain how it feels to break that ceiling.
