Rafael Jodar Draws a Remarkable Comparison With Djokovic and Agassi
Rafael Jodar has attracted attention after tennis analyst Gill Gross compared the rising Spanish star’s playing style to a combination of Novak Djokovic and Andre Agassi. Gross praised Jodar’s ability to return serve aggressively, take the ball early and defend effectively, although he stressed that the 20-year-old has yet to match Djokovic’s defensive returning skills.
Jodar has enjoyed a remarkable 2026 season, climbing from outside the world’s top 100 to a career-high ranking of No. 11. His achievements include winning his first ATP title in Casablanca, reaching the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, making the Washington final and advancing to his first Masters 1000 final in Shanghai, where Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated him.
With his powerful returning game and 191-centimetre frame, Jodar is emerging as one of the most exciting young players in tennis. He is preparing for the Swiss Indoors in Basel, where he is scheduled to face Alejandro Tabilo, while also pursuing a place at the ATP Finals in Turin as the season approaches its conclusion.
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