Rafa Jodar defeated João Fonseca 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 in Madrid to reach the round of 16 of a Masters event for the first time.
The match was close early on, with both players sharing the first two sets. Jodar won a close first set, lost the second, and then took over in the final set to seal the win in front of the home crowd.
The 19-year-old continues an impressive run of form. He has now won 11 of his last 12 matches, including his first top-10 win in the previous round.
After the match, Jodar spoke about how tight the contest was and gave credit to his opponent.
“It was very tough. João is always a very tough player. These matches are decided by very small details and very small points. I think I did a great job in those points, trying to play my game.”
He also praised Fonseca’s progress this season.
“He’s a very young player, a great player. I wish him the best of luck for the rest of the season and his career.”
Jodar also spoke about his own level and what comes next.
“I’m very, very happy with my level. I’ll try to recover well and think about the next match.”
This result marks another step forward for Jodar as he continues his run in Madrid.
