Jodar closes in on ATP record as Rybakina beats Osaka
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- Rafael Jodar beat Arthur Filis 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in a rain-affected quarter-final, ensuring he will rise to at least world No 11 in the ATP rankings
- Rafael Jodar could break Boris Becker’s record of reaching the ATP top 10 in 210 days by doing it in just 140 days if he wins his semi-final and Ben Shelton loses
- Rafael Jodar will face Brandon Nakashima in the semi-finals, with a potential final clash against defending champion Ben Shelton who has yet to drop a set in the tournament
- Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 after coming from behind, winning the second set in a tie-break and breaking decisively in the seventh game of the third
- Elena Rybakina said her serve helped her turn around the match after a poor start and now has a path toward overtaking Aryna Sabalenka as world No 1 later this month
- Coco Gauff advanced to the semi-finals by walkover when Belinda Bencic withdrew due to a hip injury, setting up a match against Rybakina
- Iga Swiatek will face Elina Svitolina in the other women’s semi-final after Bencic’s withdrawal finalized the bracket
Why it matters: Jodar’s rapid ascent—projected to reach the top 10 in 140 days—would rewrite modern ATP benchmarks, directly challenging Boris Becker’s long-standing record. His advancement hinges not only on his own win but also on Ben Shelton losing, making the outcome dependent on two matches, not one.
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