Rafael Jodar def. Joao Fonseca 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 — Madrid Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Rafael Jodar defeated Joao Fonseca 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 in the R32 of the Madrid Open 2026.

Rafael Jodar flipped a one-set deficit by dismantling the Joao Fonseca second serve down the stretch — the Brazilian, who won 61% of his second-serve points to Jodar's 46%, had no answer once the decider opened, dropping it 6-1. Jodar's 81% on first-serve points (to Fonseca's 69%) carried him through a tight opener he stole in a tiebreak, and he closed with 29 winners to Fonseca's 20 in their first meeting.

Match stats

Joao Fonseca: 3 aces, 20 winners, 66% first serves, 2 double faults. Rafael Jodar: 4 aces, 29 winners, 59% first serves, 1 double fault.

Profiles: Joao Fonseca · Rafael Jodar — Madrid Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Joao Fonseca and Rafael Jodar.