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Upstart Jodar, 19, impresses in French Open debut
Key takeaways
- The last man to concede fewer games in a French Open debut was Novak Djokovic, who allowed three to Robby Ginepri in 2005.
- "I did the things very well from the start," Jodar said.
- Sport News/Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesTwo-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz is out of the French Open with an injury, as is promising 21-year-old French player Arthur Fils.
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PARIS -- While the list of candidates capable of challenging top-ranked Jannik Sinner has been dwindling ahead of the French Open, there's a new face making waves on the ATP Tour that might be able to rise to the challenge.
Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old Spaniard, continued to impress in his Roland Garros debut, dropping just five games in a 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 rout of American opponent Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday despite boiling heat at the clay-court Grand Slam.
The last man to concede fewer games in a French Open debut was Novak Djokovic, who allowed three to Robby Ginepri in 2005.
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