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Rafael Jódar reaches Shanghai quarterfinals after comeback win

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The Spanish player beat Botic van de Zandschulp in three sets to advance at the Shanghai Masters.

Key takeaways

The Spanish player beat Botic van de Zandschulp in three sets to advance at the Shanghai Masters.

What happened

Rafael Jódar defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 at the Shanghai Masters and advanced to the quarterfinals. The match result is confirmed; the next round had not been decided at the time of this report.

Why it matters

A comeback against an established tour opponent marks a notable step in Jódar's Shanghai campaign.

What to watch

The quarterfinal draw and match result will show whether his run extends further.

Sources

Sources

  1. https://www.nextgenatpfinals.com/en/news/van-de-zandschulp-jodar-shanghai-2026-wednesday-r4
  2. https://elpais.com/deportes/tenis/2026-10-14/jodar-vence-a-van-de-zandschulp-y-alcanza-los-cuartos-del-masters-de-shanghai.html/

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