Jódar n'a peur de rien : "Je n'ai pas changé, je suis toujours en processus d'amélioration"

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Rafael Jódar continues to surprise everyone, raising his bar to unprecedented levels until just a few months ago. The Madrilenian is already in the semifinals of the first ATP tournament he is playing on home soil, becoming the main attraction of an ATP Barcelona Open 2026 that eagerly awaits big names like his.

His latest feat was once again overcoming Cameron Norrie with the composure he already showed not long ago in Acapulco, giving a masterclass in a match he solved with the tranquility and calmness that characterize him when facing the media. It was no different in today's press conference, with a composed and analytical Rafa who emphasized once again that little or nothing has changed in him throughout this clay court swing, where he rises as one of those big names to closely follow.

This is what Jódar said after defeating Norrie: analysis of his moment on clay

- Analysis of his victory against Cameron Norrie and his interaction with the crowd today

"It was a very tough match, Cameron makes things very difficult, but I managed the moments of the match very well, and I am very happy to be in the semifinals. I knew they were crucial points, and when I won them, it's always nice to get applause, celebrate like that. I felt very welcomed today, playing in my country, something I hadn't done until now because it's my first ATP tournament here. When you see so many people, even some familiar faces, coming to watch you... it's ultimately an extra satisfaction."

- Level up since his triumph in Marrakech, still winning... but he knows his truth

"In the end, I don't think I've changed anything. I know I'm in a process of improvement. I'm enhancing different aspects of my game that are helping me greatly to adapt very well to this surface, to clay. The beginning of the swing is going very well, but I know I have to continue like this in this tournament and the ones to come because there are still many clay tournaments ahead."

- Communication with his father in tough times: does he usually look to him or seeks an internal approach?

"Yes, I seek him. When you have a person, in this case your father, there in the box, I think it's a great support. As you say, when things are not going so well, he always has a solution, and in the end, we connect very well because we know each other so well, as he is my father and we've known each other since I was very young, and he has always been there for me, it's a very special connection. That makes it an extra support for me when things are not going well."

- Do you usually watch tennis in your free time? Is there a particular player you enjoy watching?

"Yes, I like watching tennis. I have always watched tennis since I was very young. In the end, apart from playing and practicing, I really enjoy watching tennis. And well, it is true that on some weeks when I am not playing, not in any tournament, if there is a match that interests me, I do try to watch it. However, ultimately I think what I need to do is stay focused on my path; if I see something I like from another player, then maybe I can implement it into my game, but I try to focus on improving my own game."

- About today's match schedule: he was playing at 4 PM, but the schedules and TV channels moved him to 6 PM

"I think if they put that match (Musetti vs Fils) it's more for TV purposes, if they chose that match, they have their reasons. There are things you have to adapt to, and this is one of them. I was fine playing at four, like it's going to be tomorrow, or playing the match later, in the end, you have to adapt a little."

- Next stop: Arthur Fils

"Yes, I know it's going to be a very tough match. If he's in the semifinals here in Barcelona, it's because he's been doing things very well, playing very good matches, so what I have to do is try to give my best level, prepare it as best as possible, and then we'll see what happens in the match."
 

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