Joao Fonseca vs Rafael Jodar Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Third Round
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Joao Fonseca faces Rafael Jodar in the third round of the 2026 Madrid Open at the Park Manzanares
Ranking points: ATP 1000
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Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Joao Fonseca vs Rafael Jodar prediction
One of the matches of the third round will see two teenage talents locking horns in Madrid.
Much has been made of the rise of Joao Fonseca over the past 12 months or so, but fellow 19-year-old Rafael Jodar has been enjoying a meteoric surge up the rankings this year, which means just 11 places separate them in the rankings.
World number 31 Fonseca has been showing more consistency in 2026 and will be fresh for this maiden tussle after being handed a walkover against Marin Cilic.
Jodar really caught the eye to wow the Spanish crowd as he crushed fifth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3 6-1 with some ferociously, big hitting.
The forehand and serve will be dominant in this showdown and it’s a tough call, but Jodar may shade this in his homeland and kick off what may well become an intense rivalry in the years ahead.
Joao Fonseca vs Rafael Jodar tip: Rafael Jodar to win
