Taylor Fritz powered past Rafael Jodar in DC to claim his first title of 2026.
He dropped on his back and soaked in the moment, relishing a title run that featured a match point saved and a 24-hour wait to play a final that was delayed by persistent rain and thunderstorms in DC on Sunday.
Taylor Fritz claimed his first title of 2026 – and 11th overall – with a 7-6(2) victory over Spain’s Rafael Jodar on Monday, the Southern Californian returning to his position as the top-ranked American man with a statement of intent.
Fritz becomes tghe fourth American man to win the D.C. title this century, a list that also includes Andy Roddick, James Blake, Sebastian Korda.
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The 28-year-old needed one hour and 49 minutes to get past the 19-year-old from Madrid. He was broken just once in the contest, and that break occurred after he had raced out to a double break 3-0 lead in set two.
Despite the loss, Jodar will rise to No.15 in this week’s ATP rankings and make his Top 20 debut. He started the season ranked at No.165.
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