Rafael Jodar Shocks Alejandro Tabilo to Reach Washington Open Final | Epic Comeback & Highlights

 

Rafael Jodar Stuns Alejandro Tabilo to Reach Washington Open Final After Brilliant Comeback

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spanish rising star Rafael Jodar produced another remarkable comeback to defeat Alejandro Tabilo in the Washington Open semifinals, booking his place in the biggest final of his young career. After dropping a tightly contested opening set, the 19-year-old fought back to claim a 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-4 victory in an entertaining battle that lasted more than two hours.

Jodar showed impressive composure throughout the match, refusing to let the first-set disappointment affect his game. His aggressive baseline play and improved serving helped him turn the momentum in his favor during the second and third sets.

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Match Highlights

 Watch the full match highlights below:

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Jodar Shows Championship Mentality

The opening set was extremely competitive, with both players holding serve before Tabilo edged the tiebreak. However, Jodar responded with confidence, breaking serve at key moments in the final two sets while keeping his own service games under control.

The victory continues an incredible breakthrough season for the young Spaniard, who has quickly become one of the ATP Tour's most exciting new talents.

Tabilo's Strong Run Comes to an End

Alejandro Tabilo entered the semifinal full of confidence after upsetting higher-ranked opponents, including Ben Shelton earlier in the tournament. Despite taking the opening set against Jodar, the Chilean couldn't maintain the same level as the match progressed and eventually fell in three sets.

Washington Open Final Awaits

With the victory, Rafael Jodar advances to the Washington Open final, where he will face Taylor Fritz. The result also guarantees Jodar a significant rise in the ATP Rankings, continuing one of the fastest breakthroughs of the 2026 season.

Final Score

Rafael Jodar def. Alejandro Tabilo
6-7(6), 6-4, 6-4

Jodar's ability to recover after losing the opening set once again highlighted his maturity under pressure. Tennis fans will now be eagerly waiting to see if the young Spaniard can capture the biggest title of his career in the Washington Open final.