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Spanish Teen Rafael Jodar Wins Maiden ATP Title at Grand Prix Hassan II

Posted : 06 April 2026

Nineteen‑year‑old Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar made a breakthrough at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech by capturing his first ATP Tour title on Sunday. The teenager delivered a commanding performance to defeat 36‑year‑old Marco Trungelliti 6‑3, 6‑2 in the final, showcasing his potential on clay in only his second professional season.

Jodar’s triumph places him in a rare group of Spaniards who have won ATP titles as teenagers, a list that includes Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Tommy Robredo. His rapid rise has been remarkable: just a year ago he was ranked outside the top 900, and with this victory he climbed to a career‑high world No. 57 on Monday.

Reflecting on his week in Morocco, Jodar credited his mindset and consistent effort for his success, noting the challenges of playing clay for the first time at this level. Despite his impressive win, he said he prefers to focus on improving his game rather than setting fixed goals for the rest of the season.

Trungelliti, who had enjoyed his own historic run as the oldest first‑time finalist on the ATP Tour, admitted he was outplayed in the final but acknowledged the quality of his young opponent’s tennis. The final highlighted a fascinating generational contrast, with Jodar now poised to build on this landmark achievement as the clay‑court season continues.

 

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