From Newsgroup: rec.sport.tennis
On 8/8/26 6:48 PM, Kalevi Kolttonen wrote:
Hello!
I just watched Rafa Jodar beat Jiri Lehecka in
straight sets. This 19-year-old (turns 20 very soon)
is through to the quarterfinals of Montreal ATP1000.
His *seventh* QF in this season. Jodar started the
year ranked #151, now he is #15 and I guess he has
no points to defend so his ascension towards Top 10
seems pretty certain, does it not?
This is incredible! Not only his physical play but
he has shown considerable mental toughness. When
he blows a point, there is no negative emotion, he
just remains calm and resets for the next point.
Definitely not your stereotypical hot-blooded
Spaniard, Rafa is a cool guy. Again, I dislike
making predictions, but I believe this guy has
the potential to win one or two GS singles
titles... Provided he stays uninjured!
br,
KK
I saw him play twice in the last 2 months or so, and I, too, was
favorably impressed.
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