Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Madrid, Spain |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Rafael Jodar is a rising Spanish professional tennis player who recently turned professional after a successful collegiate career at the University of Virginia. He has achieved rapid success on the ATP tour, reaching the Top 100 rankings within his first year as a professional. |
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| Career Highlights | Won the 2024 US Open boys' singles crown; won his first ATP Challenger title at the Hersonissos Challenger in August 2025; achieved wins at ATP 250 and ATP 500 levels; reached career-high ATP ranking of No. 103 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Playing Hand | Right-handed |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Virginia |
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Personal Life
| Childhood | Began playing tennis at age 4; started at Club de Tenis ChamartÃn at age 6; abandoned football at age 12 to focus solely on tennis; grew up in Madrid as the only child of two teachers |
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Relationships & More
| Mentors/Influences | Idolized Rafael Nadal; met Nadal in December 2024 in Jeddah |
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Family
| Parents | Both teachers |
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| Siblings | Only child |
Career
| Professional Debut | September 2024 at Villena Challenger |
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| College Career | 2024-25 season at University of Virginia; turned professional December 30, 2025 |
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| Rankings | Career-high ATP ranking: No. 103; ATP ranking as of March 17, 2025: No. 908 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Witnessed Nick Kyrgios upset Roger Federer at the 2015 Madrid Masters | |
| 2. Witnessed Grigor Dimitrov defeat Novak Djokovic in a three-hour match at the 2013 Madrid Masters | |
| 3. Won three ITA Challenger singles titles during his collegiate career | |
| 4. Had an 8-match winning streak in August 2025 | |
| 5. Won 17 consecutive matches during the 2024-25 collegiate season before losing in the ACC Championship final |