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Rafael Jodar set to debut for Spain in Davis Cup qualifying against Chile

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Rafael Jodar set to debut for Spain in Davis Cup qualifying against Chile

Summary

The Spanish Davis Cup team, finalists in 2025, faces Chile in the second round of qualifying from September 19 to 20. Rafael Jodar, currently ranked at world number 14, will make his Davis Cup debut. He joins teammates Alejandro Tabilo, Martin Landaluce, and Daniel Merida at the Parque Deportivo Estadio Nacional in Santiago. Carlos Alcaraz, who has a 6-2 record in Davis Cup events, has faced challenges this season due to injuries, marking a contrast to Jodar's rise in the ATP rankings. Spain aims to secure a spot in the Davis Cup finals with this matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Spain competes against Chile for Davis Cup qualifying spot
•Rafael Jodar ranked 14, making his Davis Cup debut
•Carlos Alcaraz holds a 6-2 Davis Cup record
•Match scheduled for September 19 to 20 in Santiago
•Team includes Alejandro Tabilo, Martin Landaluce, and Daniel Merida

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz’s Davis Cup record as Rafael Jodar prepares to make his debut

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Rafael Jodar will be the talismanic figure for the Spanish Davis Cup team when the nation competes in the second round of qualifying later this...
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