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Teen Jodar Stuns on Wimbledon Grass Debut
29 Jun
Summary
- Rafael Jodar, 19, made a strong Wimbledon debut on grass.
- He achieved a swift victory against British wildcard Felix Gill.
- Jodar follows in Nadal and Alcaraz's footsteps as a teen debutant.
Spain boasts a new Wimbledon contender in 19-year-old Rafael Jodar, who impressed on his main draw debut. Jodar, ranked 23rd, convincingly defeated British wildcard Felix Gill 6-3 6-3 7-5 in his first professional grass-court match.
Despite limited experience on grass, Jodar's powerful baseline game and serve proved dominant. He quickly recovered from an early setback in the third set to secure the win, following in the footsteps of Spanish greats like Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz by reaching the second round as a teenager.
Jodar's rapid ascent, moving from world No. 500 a year ago to reaching the French Open quarter-finals and winning an ATP title in Marrakech this year, signals his arrival on the big stage. His next challenge will be against fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta.
