The Unlikely Star: Rafael Jodar's Meteoric Rise in Tennis Rafael Jodar, the 19 year old Spaniard, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances and rapid ascent up the rankings.
His success is not solely due to his explosive playing style or physicality; those are undeniably factors. What sets him apart from his contemporaries is a more subtle quality: Jodar's decision to keep things simple.
Unlike many of today's tennis stars, Jodar has resisted the pressure to surround himself with an entourage of coaches, trainers, and analysts. His father, Rafael Sr.