Lorenzo Musetti is set to test his form and ambitions against emerging Spanish talent Rafael Jodar in the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 event in Washington, D.C. For the Italian, this marks a return to the last eight of a 500-level tournament for the first time in three months.
The ATP 500 tournament in Washington D.C. is heating up as the quarter-final matchups get underway. Among the contenders is Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, who is looking to regain his top form on the North American hard courts after a challenging period. He faces a stimulating test against a player widely tipped to climb the tennis ranks: Rafael Jodar.
Location, Date, Time
Location: John A Harris Grand Stand, William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington, D.C.
Date: July 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM (ET)
Musetti's Encouraging Run in D.C.
Musetti returned to the court in Washington D.C. for the first time in two months, having missed both the French Open and Wimbledon. Despite the layoff, he has already shown promising signs. His opening-round match was cut short when fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi retired with the score at 6-0, 3-1. However, Musetti proved his mettle in the second round, battling through a tough three-set encounter against Australia's Aleksandar Vukic to win 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. The victory has undoubtedly boosted his confidence heading into the next challenge.
Jodar: Spain's Next Star After Nadal and Alcaraz?
Standing in Musetti's way is 19-year-old Rafael Jodar from Madrid, a player who is rapidly making a name for himself and drawing comparisons to his idols, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Jodar has looked comfortable on the hard courts in Washington D.C., demonstrating his potential with impressive victories.
In the first round, he confidently dispatched the number 8 seed, Arthur Fils of France, with a 7-6, 6-3 win. He followed that up with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 performance against Kei Nishikori, securing his spot in the quarter-finals against Musetti.
First-Ever Meeting Between Musetti and Jodar
The clash in Washington D.C. will be the first-ever ATP tour meeting between the Italian and the Spaniard. The gap in their rankings has narrowed significantly in recent weeks, a result of Musetti's recent struggles and Jodar's rapid ascent. Musetti has slipped to 15th in the world, while Jodar has surged to a career-high of 24th.
How to watch Musetti vs. Jodar
The quarterfinal match between Musetti and Jodar will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel, or streamed on Fubo.
Musetti vs. Jodar D.C. Open Quarterfinal Odds
Match Spread (Games)
Lorenzo Musetti | +2.5 | +100 |
Rafael Jodar | -2.5 | -138 |
Money Line
Lorenzo Musetti | +150 |
Rafael Jodar | -188 |
Total Sets Odds
2 Sets | -175 |
3 Sets | +125 |
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All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
