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Rafael Jodar prepares for Queen’s debut against Ignacio Buse

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Rafael Jodar prepares for Queen’s debut against Ignacio Buse

Summary

Rafael Jodar will make his Queen’s debut this week as he begins the grass-court season. The Spaniard, who rose to world number 23 following a successful clay-court campaign, expressed optimism about transitioning to grass. Jodar has been practicing in London to adapt to the surface. His first match at Queen's will be against Ignacio Buse, who previously defeated him earlier this year.

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By the Numbers

•Jodar is set to debut at Queen's this week.
•He climbed to world number 23 after a breakthrough clay season.
•Jodar practices in London to adapt to grass surface.
•He faces Ignacio Buse in the first round at Queen's.
•Buse won their previous match earlier this year on clay.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Jodar shares thoughts on grass court tennis before making his Queen’s debut

What they're saying

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Rafael Jodar is getting set for his Queen’s debutRafael Jodar is set to make his first appearance at Queen’s this week as he kicks off the grass-court portion of his season. The Spaniard had a breakthrough clay-court campaign, which saw him climb up to world number 23.
— Yahoo Sports

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