Rafael Jódar
Rafael Jódar is a Spanish professional tennis player and one of the most exciting young prospects in the game. Born in Madrid on 17 September 2006, he rose rapidly after turning professional, winning his first ATP title in Marrakech in 2026 and reaching the quarter-finals of his home Masters event, the Madrid Open, where he beat a top-10 player and pushed world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. He is the third Spaniard, after Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, to win a main-draw match at the Madrid Open before turning 20, and reached a career-high inside the world’s top 30.
Read more in our feature The Qualifier and the Wildcard, on Rafael Jódar’s route into the main draw.
Player Profile
| Full name | Rafael Jódar Camacho |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 September 2006 |
| Nationality | Spanish (born in Madrid) |
| Height | 191 cm / 6 ft 3 in |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned pro | 2025 |
| Coach | Rafael Jódar (father) |
| Highest ranking | World No. 11 |
| Grand Slam titles | None |
Current Ranking & Recent Form
| Madrid Open (Masters 1000) 2026 | Quarter-final — Beat de Minaur and Fonseca; lost to Sinner 6-2, 7-6(0) |
|---|---|
| Grand Prix Hassan II, Marrakech (ATP 250) 2026 | ChampionMaiden ATP title; beat Marco Trungelliti in the final |
Playing Style & Strengths
At 6 ft 3 in and with a naturally aggressive game, Jódar plays with an authority beyond his years. His groundstrokes are powerful from both wings and he looks to dictate rallies from the baseline rather than defend. Against de Minaur in Madrid he broke serve six times and struck 15 winners against one of the most mobile defenders in the game — an illustration of how readily he takes control of points.
His serve is already a weapon and his two-handed backhand is among his most reliable shots. He grew up on clay and is most comfortable on the surface, but his game translates naturally to hard courts, with no obvious technical ceiling on any surface. What stands out is his tactical maturity: he knows when to attack and when to be patient, and competes well under pressure for a player so new to the tour.
Head-to-Head Records
| Opponent | Jódar | Opp. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex de Minaur | 1–0; Won in Madrid 2026 6-3, 6-1 for his first top-10 win | ||
| Jannik Sinner | 0–1; Lost the Madrid 2026 quarter-final 6-2, 7-6(0) | ||
| Jóao Fonseca | 1–0; Won the Madrid 2026 third round 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-1 |
Jódar Betting Tips & Predictions
Jódar is already value in outright markets at ATP 250 level and is worth monitoring for deeper runs at Masters 1000 events on clay. Madrid showed he can beat top-10 players at the highest level, and his Marrakech title proved he can close out a draw. He is best backed on clay, where his game is most developed, and at prices that reflect how recently he entered the rankings. Follow our tennis betting tips for the latest Jódar predictions.
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