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Rafael Jódar

6'3''
Height
Freshman
Class
Madrid, Spain
Hometown
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Rafael Jódar - Men's Tennis - Virginia Cavaliers

Rafael Jodar Pronunciation

2024-25

  • Joined the team in January
  • Made collegiate debut at No. 15 South Carolina on court two
  • Picked up first collegiate win against Old Dominion, topping No. 88 Cosme Rolland de Ravel in straight sets

Background

  • 2024 Junior US Open Boys Singles Champion
  • Career-high ITF Junior Ranking of No. 4, reached in September 2024, a ranking that held through the end of the year and the end of his junior career
  • Singles finalist at the ITF WTT 25K in Denia, Spain in July 2024
  • Advanced to the quarterfinals at the ITF WTT 25K in Vic, Spain, in May 2024
  • Made his ATP Challenger debut at the Villena (Spain) Challenger in September 2024, falling in the first round
  • Won the U18 grass tournament in Roehampton prior to his run at 2024 Junior Wimbledon
  • Advanced to the 2024 quarterfinals in doubles and singles at Junior Wimbledon
  • Won five ITF Juniors titles in 2023, including the J300 in Sanxenxo, Spain
  • Advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2024 Junior French Open
  • Made his Junior Grandslam debut at the 2023 US Open