MUTUA MADRID OPEN

April 27, 2026

Rafael Jodar

From Recorded Audio

R. JODAR/J. Fonseca

7-6, 4-6, 6-1

Q. Big match, big fight. The first set was so tense. How did you decide it in the end?

RAFAEL JODAR: Yeah, it was very tough. He's always a very tough player, so these matches are decided by very small details and very small points.

But, yeah, I think I did a great job in those points, trying to play my game. I also want to congratulate him for the match and for the season, he's doing an unbelievable job. So, yeah, I mean, super happy with the win, and on to the next one.

Q. A lot of people love this matchup because both of you are 19 years old, both of you are big prospects in tennis. Do you think this will be one of your rivalries in the future?

RAFAEL JODAR: Well, I'm sure he's going to be doing great things. He's a very young player, a great player. So, yeah, I wish him the best of luck for the rest of the season and for his career.

Yeah, I'm very, very happy with my level, so just try to recover well and think about the next match.