Rafael Jodar knocks out friend Martin Landaluce to await tonight’s decider in Jeddah | ATP Tour
Next Generation ATP Finals
Jordahl eliminated good friend Landalus and awaits tonight’s decider in Jeddah
The Spaniard needs any result tonight other than Tenn’s four-set victory
December 19, 2025
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Rafael Jodar made his debut at the Next Generation ATP Finals hosted by PIF on Friday.
Written by ATP Staff
Spaniard Rafael Jordal put aside his friendship with Martin Landalus on Friday, ousting his compatriot with a 4-3(7), 4-1, 4-3(2) victory at the NextGen ATP Finals hosted by PIF.
With the victory, the 19-year-old improved his chances of reaching the semi-finals and now needs no result other than Tian Xueliang’s four-set victory in tonight’s match against Blue Group leader Nikolay Budkov Kjaer, who maintains a 2-0 record.
“I’m happy with how I handled the big moments and pressure moments in this game,” Hodahl said. “Very happy to win here. I have played against him for a long time. We are very good friends. We are from the same tennis club, Chamartin Tennis Club.”
Budkov Kjaer needs to win a set against Tenn in tonight’s second match to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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