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Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros

BBC Sport · Jun 1, 2026, 5:37 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

A year ago, 19-year-old Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world. Now he is three wins away from emulating Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

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