Alcaraz, about Jódar: “Rafa surprised me, especially this year, because of how he made his way and managed expectations, his level. None of that affected him”
Carlos Alcaraz He will play this Saturday, at 3 in the afternoon, the first semifinal of the ATP 500 tournament in Vienna, against the Russian Daniil Medvedev. Next, a duel for the other place in the final between the German Alexander Zverev and the Australian Alex de Minaur. A lot of level to succeed the absentee in the list of winners Jannik Sinner.
On his return to the Austrian capital, where Alcaraz had not competed since his debut in 2001, when he lost his semifinal against Zverev, the Spaniard has been discussing topics in his different appearances before the media.
During an official meeting with the organization, the question appeared as to what had surprised the most about the season Carlos Alcaraz. He did not hesitate for a moment to respond, he immediately referred to who will be his teammate in the Davis Cup, Rafa Jodar.
“Rafa surprised me. Because of the way he made his way, his continuity over time, the fact of being there (at the top) and managing expectations. None of that affected him at all,” said the Murcian about the professional debut of the Madrid native, who at this time was world number 207 in 2025.
I have followed Rafa closely throughout the entire season and it has been amazing
Alcaraz emphasizes that “he has played at an excellent tennis level throughout the season, beating the best players in the world; right now, I think he is almost in the top 10, which is incredible for his first year.” Jódar wants to debut in the ‘top ten’, also go to the ATP Finals in Turin, but you must specify it.
“I have followed Rafa closely throughout the season and it has been something amazing. We are proud of him,” remarks Alcaraz, who hopes to meet him at the ATP Finals in Turin, “because he deserves it.” In an edition “that I wouldn’t say strange, but different, because four or five players will make their debut. Hopefully Rafa too,” he concluded. Carlos Alcarazwho made the final in Turin 2025, defeated by the Italian Jannik Sinner.
