Jodar reaches semi-finals after defeating Fils in Montreal quarter-final
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Rafael Jodar advanced to the semi-finals of the National Bank Open in Montreal by defeating Arthur Fils 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. The match was interrupted by rain and rescheduled, with Jodar leading 5-4 when play resumed. He secured the first set in a tiebreak before overcoming an early break in the second set. This victory marks a significant achievement for Jodar, who began the year ranked 165th and now holds a live career-high ATP ranking of 11.
- •Jodar defeated Fils in the quarter-finals of the National Bank Open.
- •Match interrupted by rain, resuming with Jodar leading 5-4.
- •Jodar reaches a live ATP ranking of 11 after the victory.
- •Next, Jodar faces Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Jodar wins rain-interrupted quarter-final against Fils in Montreal
"Rafael Jodar stayed the course to win his rain-interrupted duel with Arthur Fils and reach the semi-final of the National Bank Open in Montreal. Jodar prevailed 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 and moves to a live career-high ATP ranking of 11 after starting the year 165th in the world.
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