Rafa Jódar continues his journey in the Madrid Masters 1000 after overcoming previous rounds. The local player faces Czech Vit Kopriva in the round of 16, with his sights set on a potential clash against Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals. The Manolo Santana court will be the stage for this match, which promises tension and good tennis.
Jódar's tactic: rhythm control and cross-court backhand 🎾
The Madrid native bases his game on consistency from the baseline. Against Kopriva, a solid opponent but without devastating shots, the key will be to impose his forehand and vary the height of the ball. This week's data shows that Jódar wins 70% of points when he extends rallies beyond eight shots. Reducing unforced errors and serving effectively in key moments will be decisive factors to avoid surprises.
Sinner is already warming up, but first you have to get past the Czech 🔥
While fans dream of seeing Jódar against Sinner, the Czech Kopriva is not exactly a luxury sparring partner. With his textbook tennis and a face like he's in an office, he can spoil the party for more than one. If Jódar gets distracted thinking about the Italian, he might end up watching the match from his living room couch. He shouldn't get too confident; in Madrid, miracles also exist.