Ranked outside the top 900 a year ago, Jodar climbed ⁠to ‌a career-high world number 57 on Monday. "That's what I ​did in all the matches, so it means a lot to win my first ATP title in Marrakech." "But overall, ⁠I think I did a great week on clay here in Morocco, so I'm very happy how the week went for me and I will try to make sure this is just the beginning. "Today, I guess I got kicked by this young man," said the 36-year-old, ​the oldest first-time tour-level finalist in the professional era. "It ‌was sad for me because I was ​expecting a great final, but at least you saw a great final from one side."

Source: The Star April 06, 2026 16:55 UTC