India, April 26 -- Spanish rising star Rafael Jodar etched his name into the history books at the Madrid Open 2026 on Friday evening by securing a stunning victory over Alex de Minaur. At the iconic Caja Magica in Madrid, the 19-year-old Spaniard dismantled the world number eight Alex de Minaur with a clinical 6-3 6-1 scoreline in just 75 minutes. This win marks the biggest milestone in the fledgling career of Rafael Jodar, who only turned professional in December. By winning 17 of his first 25 professional matches, Rafael Jodar has officially surpassed the opening career stretches of tennis legends, including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner.

Rafael Jodar Rewrites Tennis History In Madrid

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