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Jódar comes back from 1-5 to advance in Cincinnati after defeating Shapovalov

Rafa Jódar saved two match points and achieved an epic comeback against Denis Shapovalov in Cincinnati.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Rafa Jódar advanced in the Cincinnati tournament after defeating Denis Shapovalov. In a match marked by tension, Jódar found himself down 1-5 in the third set. However, the Spanish player managed to recover from the deficit, winning six consecutive games to secure his victory.

During the match, Shapovalov showed his frustration as the game was interrupted twice due to issues with Jódar's shoes. This situation added to the intensity of the encounter and highlighted the remarkable comeback of the Madrid player.

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