Rafa Jódar has already secured his spot in the round of 16 at the 2026 Rome Masters 1000.
The young Spaniard from Leganés continues to build on his impressive form, following strong showings in both Barcelona and Madrid. At the Foro Italico, he has already dismissed Borges and Arnaldi to reach the last 16 of the tournament.
Jódar’s campaign in Rome carries two major objectives. The most immediate is to compete for what would be the first Masters 1000 title of his fledgling career. The second, now almost guaranteed, is to secure a seeded spot at Roland Garros among the top 32. Arriving in Italy ranked No. 34 in the ATP rankings, Jódar had no points to defend from the previous edition, and his two wins have opened the door wide for a direct entry into the main draw of the season’s second Grand Slam.
His next challenge at the Rome Masters 1000 will be against another rising star of world tennis, Learner Tien. The American, currently ranked No. 21, has already defeated Dzumhur and Bublik, regaining his rhythm after an early exit in Madrid.
Learner Tien in a file photo.
When is Rafa Jódar’s next match at the 2026 Rome Masters?
Rafa Jódar will face Learner Tien in the round of 16 of the 2026 Rome Masters 1000 on Tuesday, May 12, with the exact match time yet to be announced.
Where to watch the Jódar–Tien match at the 2026 Rome Masters on TV and online?
In Spain, Jódar’s round-of-16 match and the rest of the Rome Masters 1000 action will be available on TV and online via Movistar+, which provides full coverage of the tournament through its Deportes package channels.
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