Alejandro Tabilo vs Rafael Jodar Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round

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Alejandro Tabilo meets Rafael Jodar in the first round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alejandro Tabilo vs Rafael Jodar prediction

Alejandro Tabilo will hope the slower conditions help him transition to hard without a hiccup early on at Indian Wells.

The Chilean has been flying on clay recently and was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro last month.

First up, he takes on Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, who has been mainly focused on hardcourts and picked up an eye-catching win over Cameron Norrie in Acapulco.

The 19-year-old’s hopes will likely hinge on how quickly Tabilo gets to grips with a switch away from the dirt. There’s scope to suggest it could go three, but Alejandro is back inside the top 40 and looks to have put the woes of 20225 behind him. 

Alejandro Tabilo vs Rafael Jodar tip: Alejandro Tabilo to win