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French Open: Rafael Jodar Storms Into Second Round With Dominant Debut Win
Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta: Rafael Jodar made a strong impression on the biggest clay-court stage with a commanding win in his French Open debut. He defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 in just one hour and 34 minutes on Monday at Roland Garros.
The 19-year-old Spaniard came to Paris with great momentum from a successful European clay season. He quickly matched the hype surrounding him with a bold first-round performance. This marked the first time he was seeded at a Grand Slam tournament in his young career. Jodar dominated Kovacevic with relentless aggression from the baseline and controlled the match from the very first game.
This victory boosted Jodar's impressive clay-court record for the 2026 season to 16 wins and three losses. His remarkable rise has made him one of the standout young players on the ATP Tour this year.
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