From college tennis to the final eight: Jodar prepares for Turin
The ATP Finals begin on Sunday. Three group matches give every entrant room to recover: one defeat does not automatically mean elimination.
Events: 15 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026
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Rafael Jodar was still a University of Virginia player last year; now he is preparing for the ATP Finals in Turin on November 15–22. The ATP field announcement lists the Spaniard among four debutants.
One defeat need not close the route to the semi-finals
The tournament rules provide for two groups of four, with two players advancing from each. Everyone faces three opponents, so losing the opening match does not automatically end a player's week.
According to the organiser’s schedule, Sunday's first singles match at Inalpi Arena starts no earlier than 14:00 and the evening singles no earlier than 20:30, also in Budapest time. These are session times, not confirmed appointments for Jodar.
Related background: Medvedev’s Turin ambitions and Hangzhou title.
