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Jodar joins Djokovic, Alcaraz in rare Masters 1000 list
Rafael Jodar defeated Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal, continuing his dream run. The 19-year-old Spaniard became just the fifth teenager in the last 20…
The Story in Brief
Rafael Jodar defeated Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal, continuing his dream run. The 19-year-old Spaniard became just the fifth teenager in the last 20 years to reach the last 16 at three consecutive ATP Masters 1000 events, joining Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray and Denis Shapovalov. Jodar had earlier reached the quarterfinals in Rome and Madrid during the clay swing. He is also only the second teenager this decade to make the fourth round at a Masters 1000, after Learner Tien last year. Jodar won his first ATP title in Marrakech earlier this year.
The Indian Opinion
Jodar's hot streak is impressive, but labelling him as one of the tournament favourites after two wins is premature. The teenager has beaten Musetti twice in a row, but Musetti himself admitted Jodar is in the form of his life. The real test will come when he faces a top seed in the later rounds. Can he maintain his composure against a more experienced player? His next match will reveal whether the hype is justified.
Source: timesnownews.com
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