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Rafa Jódar faces Arthur Fils in Canada Masters 1000 quarterfinals
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Rafa Jódar faces Arthur Fils in Canada Masters 1000 quarterfinals

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish tennis player Rafa Jódar reached the quarterfinals of the Canada Masters 1000 tournament.
  • Jódar faces France's Arthur Fils, who previously defeated him in Barcelona.
  • Jódar aims for his first Masters 1000 semifinal appearance, currently ranked second among remaining players.

Spanish tennis player Rafa Jódar is enjoying a strong run of form, reaching at least the quarterfinals in seven of his last eight tournaments since April. His latest achievement is securing a spot in the Canada Masters 1000 quarterfinals.

Jódar faces a challenging opponent in France's Arthur Fils, ranked world No. 24. Fils advanced to this stage after defeating Britain's Cameron Norrie. Notably, Fils eliminated Jódar earlier this year in the Barcelona Conde de Godó tournament, adding a layer of rivalry to their upcoming match.

With his current performance, Jódar has become the second-highest ranked player remaining in the Canadian tournament, behind only world No. 10 Ben Shelton. This quarterfinal match represents a significant opportunity for Jódar, who is striving to reach his first-ever Masters 1000 semifinal. Their previous encounters in 2026 have been split, with Fils winning in Barcelona and Jódar triumphing in Washington.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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