The 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jódar narrowly missed out on a victory against Flavio Cobolli in the Cincinnati Open fourth round. Despite coming within two points of victory on multiple occasions, Jódar fell 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 to the French Open finalist.
Despite the loss, Jódar continues his impressive rise up the ATP rankings. The former University of Virginia player began competing regularly on the tour in May 2025 when he was ranked No. 540. By the start of the 2026 season, he had climbed to No. 165, solidifying himself as one of the most promising young players on the circuit. mchezo.life
