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.

Player Profile

Detail	Info
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. 29
Grand Slam titles	None

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Jódar reached a career-high of world No. 29 in May 2026, having entered the season ranked far lower. His breakthrough year included a maiden ATP title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech (ATP 250, clay) and a quarter-final run at the Madrid Open as a wildcard, where he beat world No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1 for his first top-10 win, then Jóao Fonseca 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-1, before losing to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-2, 7-6(0) in the last eight.

Selected recent results:

Tournament	Result	Notable
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	Champion	Maiden 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.

Career Highlights

Jódar turned professional in 2025 and within months had won an ATP title, reached a Masters 1000 quarter-final and entered the world’s top 30. His Madrid quarter-final — as a wildcard in his home city, beating a top-10 player along the way — made him the third Spaniard after Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to win a main-draw match at Madrid before turning 20. He made his Grand Slam main-draw debut at Roland-Garros in 2026.

Stat	Detail
Grand Slam titles	None
ATP Tour titles	1 (Marrakech 2026, clay)
Best Masters 1000 result	Quarter-final (Madrid 2026)
Highest ranking	World No. 29
Notable wins	Alex de Minaur (then world No. 8), Jóao Fonseca

Head-to-Head Records

Jódar’s early career has already produced notable meetings with two of the leading players of his and the senior generation. He pushed world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to a second-set tiebreak in Madrid and beat fellow teenager Jóao Fonseca in the same tournament.

Opponent	H2H	Note
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
Alex de Minaur	1–0	Won in Madrid 2026 6-3, 6-1 for his first top-10 win

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

Tournament Schedule

As a top-30 player, Jódar contests the Grand Slams and the ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 calendar. His game is most developed on clay, where he won his first title, but translates to hard courts as well. For his current entry list, draw, next opponent and how to watch, see the ATP Tour hub.

Rafael 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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FAQs

How old is Rafael Jódar?

Rafael Jódar was born on 17 September 2006, making him 19 years old.

What is Rafael Jódar’s ATP ranking?

Jódar reached a career-high of world No. 29 in 2026 after his Madrid Open quarter-final run. Check our live ATP rankings page for his current position.

Has Rafael Jódar won an ATP title?

Yes. Jódar won his first ATP title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech in 2026, an ATP 250 event on clay, beating Marco Trungelliti in the final.

Who coaches Rafael Jódar?

Jódar is coached by his father, also named Rafael Jódar, who taught himself the game to coach his son. The father-son partnership has been in place throughout his career.

What did Rafael Jódar achieve at the Madrid Open 2026?

Jódar reached the quarter-finals as a wildcard, becoming the third Spaniard after Nadal and Alcaraz to win a main-draw match at Madrid before turning 20. He beat world No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1 for his first top-10 win and Jóao Fonseca before losing to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-2, 7-6(0).

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