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- Jodar has 23 wins on hard courts in 2024 and recent top-20 victories
- He carries strong momentum after reaching the Washington final
- Experts back Jodar to win, with predictions for a close, competitive match
Rafael Jodar runs across the court against Jiri Lehecka in Montreal
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Rafael Jodar has won 23 of his 30 matches on hard courts this year and has already produced two impressive top-20 victories this week, defeating Lorenzo Musetti and Jiri Lehecka. He also arrives with excellent momentum after reaching the final in Washington two weeks ago.
All those factors point strongly in the Spaniard's direction against Arthur Fils, who is a solid player in his own right but comes into this matchup against an opponent in considerably better form.
Jodar Chases Another Major Masters Milestone
- Rafael Jodar has a 0–2 record in Masters quarterfinals.
- He has a 42–7 record against players outside the Top 20.
- Arthur Fils has a 2–4 record in Masters quarterfinals.
- He has a 5–5 record against Top 20 players in 2026.
HTH - Tied at 1-1
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Washington | 1R | Hard | Rafael Jodar | 7-6(5), 6-3 |
| 2026 | Barcelona | SF | Clay | Arthur Fils | 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 |
Jodar Eyes a Maiden Masters Semifinal
Rafael Jodar secured his place in the quarterfinals after defeating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. He lost his serve once and converted four of the seven break points he created during the match.
This is his seventh quarterfinal in his last eight events and his third consecutive quarterfinal at Masters 1000 level, showing his incredible rise in recent months. These results have helped him break into the top 20 in the rankings recently.
He also lifted his maiden tour-level title in Marrakech a few months ago. His overall record in quarterfinals on tour stands at 3-3, and he will now be looking to improve that record this week.
Jodar has a 0-2 record in Masters 1000 quarterfinals, with both appearances coming on clay in Madrid and Rome, where he lost to Jannik Sinner and Luciano Darderi respectively.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Age | Born 17 September 2006 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 15 |
| Career High | No. 15 (03 August 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 5 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |
Fils Continues His Montreal Resurgence
Arthur Fils defeated Cameron Norrie in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals this week, 6-3, 7-6. He faced two set points in the second-set tiebreak but won the crucial points to seal the match in straight sets.
The 22-year-old made an impressive start to the year and posted six quarterfinal-or-better results in his first seven events. However, an injury in Rome halted his progress, and he faced a couple of early exits in his recent tournaments.
Fils has shown an impressive resurgence this week. After some struggles against Zachary Svajda in the first round, he won his next two matches in straight sets. He has played six quarterfinals this year and won four of them, including his last three, and will be looking to extend that run.
He has a 2-4 record in Masters 1000 quarterfinals, with both of his wins coming this year in recent tournaments in Miami and Madrid.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Age | Born 12 June 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 24 |
| Career High | No. 14 (14 April 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 6 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 4 |
Verdict
Jodar's current level, confidence, and hard-court record give him a clear edge, although Fils has enough quality to make this competitive. Backing Rafael Jodar to win, over 22.5 games in the match, and over 2.5 sets.
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