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Jannik Sinner already knows who Rafa Jódar is. The Italian secured a hard-fought victory against the Spaniard, who fought from the first to the last ball, but the hierarchy and expertise of the number one, despite not playing a brilliant match, tipped the scale in his favor. Thus, the San Candido native advances to the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 after winning by 6-2, 7-6(0) against Jódar, who proved capable of challenging anyone.

The long-awaited duel, considered by many as an early final: the perfect machine against another machine that is rapidly improving. The Caja Mágica anxiously awaited a match-up between two very similar players but with very different backgrounds. On one side, Jannik Sinner, the world number one, winner of the last four Masters 1000 and the clear favorite to win all clay-court tournaments. On the other side, Rafa Jódar, a thunderbolt, a magnificent and unexpected breakthrough, already holding an ATP title and ranked among the top 35 players. In short, the match of the tournament.

The Hard-Fought Victory of Jannik Sinner against Rafa Jódar in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026

The expectations for this match were as high as the level both players displayed from the start. The message was clear: neither was willing to give an inch. Jódar started with an extra gear, unfazed by facing the circuit king, and his game continued to set the tone: shots, shots, shots, and more shots.

Sinner didn't expect such a start, breaking into a sweat with the high rhythm imposed by the Madrilenian and the enclosed environment of the Caja Mágica. The San Candido representative knew he would have a demanding challenge, but he didn't anticipate losing control of the rallies and facing a break point against him. However, the number one is number one for a reason: he weathered the storm, found his game, and on his fifth break point, he struck first (4-2).

Jódar Hit Harder, but Sinner Hit Better

Sinner found his cruising speed, but Jódar kept up, sticking to his plan, seeking his forehand, and showing composure. The scoreline didn't reflect the equality on the court. The issue, as always, was Jannik Sinner, who simply found his groove, and his game flowed. Meanwhile, Jódar's physical effort to keep up exacted a toll, with his legs, the source of his on-court power, starting to falter, allowing the Italian to claim the first set 6-2.

Signs of physical fatigue were already apparent in the Leganés player from his previous match against Vit Kopriva. It's been 14 matches in 29 days, and the explosiveness of his game is taking a toll on his elite-level physique. Besides lacking the same finesse and physical endurance as the world number one, who, despite starting a bit cold, quickly found his rhythm.

The Spaniard wasn't about to throw in the towel, starting the second set with renewed spirits, ready to fight back. The prevailing sense was that Jódar, although managing to hold his service games, had to push himself to the limit, while Sinner, being the world number one, had the match under control. The man from San Candido was a solid wall and seemed to relish the match. He had prepared meticulously for the battle with Jódar and was efficiently handling the challenge.

Jódar Failed to Convert Any of His Seven Break Points

Not fazed by the two break points for the Madrilenian, who in one of his bursts threatened Sinner's dominance. With two forehands, a direct serve, and a lob, the world number one dealt with the situation.

As the second set entered the decisive phase, Jódar, despite trailing, remained very much in the game. Sinner wasn't as comfortable, seeing the Spaniard closing in on him and facing three more break points. Sinner might not have been at his flashiest, but he was effective, and that's where the world number one makes a difference.

The Italian tied it 4-4 after surviving the most dangerous game of the match and had the chance to seal the deal. However, he also failed to convert three break points, giving Jódar, who held on, a glimmer of hope. Both players held on to their serves, and the second set was decided in the tiebreak.

There, Sinner put an end to any extension of a match that was becoming perilous. The world number one struck decisively and closed out a closely contested match (6-2, 7-6(0)), from which the Spanish player will undoubtedly learn.

With this 26th consecutive victory in Masters 1000 events, Sinner advances to his first semifinal in the Mutua Madrid Open. The path to the title seems clear, but the valuable lesson that Jannik Sinner takes away today is that he now knows who Rafa Jódar is.
 

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