Rafael Jodar set for Queen's debut amid breakthrough year on tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Rafael Jodar, the 19-year-old Spanish tennis player, is preparing for his debut at Queen's this summer, having recently achieved a career-high ranking of No. 23. Jodar's impressive trajectory includes a quarter-final appearance at Roland Garros, where he reached the last eight on his main-draw debut. This marks a pivotal moment in his young career, as he aims to maintain momentum heading into Wimbledon. Jodar has demonstrated strong performance on clay, capturing his first ATP title in Marrakech and showcasing a solid track record in ITF events on grass, highlighting his potential amidst the absence of Carlos Alcaraz due to injury.
- •Jodar ranks No. 23 in the world as of June 2026.
- •He reached the French Open quarter-finals, losing to Alexander Zverev.
- •Jodar has a 90% win record on grass in ITF tournaments.
- •He aims for success at Queen's before heading to Wimbledon.
- •Carlos Alcaraz is sidelined from Wimbledon due to a wrist injury.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Spain's new Rafa eyes Queen's run in year of firsts
- 9:11 AMBBC Sport — Spain's new Rafa eyes Queen's run in year of firsts
"It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star Rafael Jodar - and he will hit another milestone when he makes his debut at Queen's.
"It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star Rafael Jodar - and he will hit another milestone when he makes his debut at Queen's.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:11 AMSpain's new Rafa eyes Queen's run in year of firsts
It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star Rafael Jodar - and he will hit another milestone when he makes his debut at Queen's.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 9:11 AMSpain's new Rafa eyes Queen's run in year of firsts
It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star Rafael Jodar - and he will hit another milestone when he makes his debut at Queen's.
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