Rafael Jodar beats Denis Shapovalov to move on to the Round of 32 in the men's singles this Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026

It went all the way at the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026: Rafael Jodar held their nerve in the decider to beat Denis Shapovalov 7-5 4-6 7-5 in the Men's Singles Round of 64.

7-5 — set 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 games.

The Players

Rafael Jodar — representing Spain, currently ranked No. 11 in the world, with a record of 10 wins from 14 recorded matches — takes another step forward with this result.

Denis Shapovalov — representing Canada, currently ranked No. 48 in the world, with a record of 2 wins from 7 recorded matches — exits this bracket but leaves with competitive minutes banked.

What's Next

Rafael Jodar advances to the Round of 32 of the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026, while Denis Shapovalov's run ends here.

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