{"id":2096077,"date":"2026-08-16T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2096077"},"modified":"2026-08-16T11:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T08:00:28","slug":"rafael-jodar-issues-response-to-denis-shapovalovs-complaints-about-him-at-the-cincinnati-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2096077","title":{"rendered":"Rafael Jodar issues response to Denis Shapovalov&#8217;s complaints about him at the Cincinnati Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Rafael Jodar issues response to Denis Shapovalov\u2019s complaints about him at the Cincinnati Open<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a 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src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rafael-Jodar-reacts-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Rafael Jodar in Rome\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Rafael Jodar celebrates                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Rafael Jodar survived a mammoth battle with Denis Shapovalov at the Cincinnati Open, which was steeped in more than a little bit of controversy.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard needed three sets to knock Shapovalov out of the competition at the second round stage, but there was no love lost on the court in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n<p>Shapovalov was far from happy with Jodar taking a break to sort out his shoelaces, which has becoming a running theme with the Spaniard since his breakout on the ATP Tour.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian shared his disgust at the situation with the umpire during the time out and the pair shared a tense exchance at the net after the match.<\/p>\n<p>Jodar was asked about the situation during his post-match press conference and he was non-plussed about Shapovalov\u2019s anger at the situation.<\/p>\n<h2>More ATP Tour news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/novak-djokovic-retirement-hint-shocking-meltdown-cincinnati\">Novak Djokovic drops big retirement hint after shocking meltdown at Cincinnati Open<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/jannik-sinner-shockwave-therapy-knee-injury-us-open-plan\">Jannik Sinner injury update: World No 1 underwent \u2018shockwave therapy\u2019 treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, I can\u2019t do anything about it,\u201d said the Spaniard, who currently sits at world No 11 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ATP-Tour\">ATP Tour<\/a> rankings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy laces broke and I needed time to prepare a new pair. I\u2019ll try to have spare laces for the next match or other shoes, which will reduce the stoppage time if it happens again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Jodar has had problems with his laces during the match and many fans and pundits are beginning to think it is gamesmanship.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard also used a timeout to sort out his laces during his Washington Open final against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Taylor-Fritz\">Taylor Fritz<\/a>, which he eventually lost in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy of his latest victory, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/rafael-jodar\">Jodar<\/a> continued his incredible form on the North American hardcourt swing.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard reached the final of the Washington Open and followed it up by reaching the semi finals of the Canadian Open.<\/p>\n<p>He is well on his way to qualify for the ATP Finals at the end of the year and he will be looking to continue that form at the Cincinnati Open.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard will play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/alejandro-tabilo\">Alejandro Tabilo<\/a> in the third round of the Cincinnati Open, with either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Alexander-Blockx\">Alexander Blockx<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/flavio-cobolli\">Flavio Cobolli<\/a> awaiting in round four.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/novak-djokovic\">Novak Djokovic<\/a> already out of the tournament, Jodar has to be considered one of the outside favourites to win the Masters tournament.<\/p>\n<p>If he did so, it would be his very first Masters 1000 title and more than befitting of the form he has put in since the clay court swing earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>Jodar is 34-13 on the ATP Tour this year, which is phenomenal for a teenager who is making his debut in at the very top of the sport.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rafael Jodar issues response to Denis Shapovalov\u2019s complaints about him at the Cincinnati Open Liam McMillen 16 Aug 2026 12:00 PM Rafael Jodar celebrates Rafael Jodar survived a mammoth battle with Denis Shapovalov at the Cincinnati Open, which was steeped in more than a little bit of controversy. 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