Rafael Jodar nears historic ATP ranking record at Canadian Open

Spanish tennis player Rafael Jodar is making a historic run at the Canadian Open Masters 1000 in Montreal. After defeating Jiri Lehecka, the 19-year-old has advanced to the quarterfinals, where he faces Arthur Fils.

Jodar’s rapid ascent has drawn comparisons to Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, as he is one of only three players under 20 to reach three consecutive Masters 1000 quarterfinals. Furthermore, he is on track to potentially break a 40-year-old record held by Boris Becker for the fastest rise from the Top 100 to the Top 10. While Becker achieved this transition in 210 days, calculations suggest Jodar could complete it in as little as 140 days if he continues his current momentum.

Currently ranked No. 13 in live ATP rankings, a victory in Montreal could propel him into the Top 10. The tournament has faced scheduling challenges due to rain, affecting the timing of the quarterfinal matches.