Fantastic Alejandro Tabilo vanquishes Jodar in the 1st round to set up a clash vs Medvedev at the BNP Paribas Open

HIGHLIGHTS: Tabilo breezes past Jodar 6-1 6-2 in just 58 minutes to advance to the 2nd round

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Alejandro Tabilo, the Chilean tennis player, easily defeated Rafael Jodar of Spain 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The match lasted just 58 minutes, and Tabilo will now face off against Daniil Medvedev in the second round.

Why it matters

Tabilo's dominant performance sets him up for a highly anticipated matchup against world #2 Daniil Medvedev in the next round. Tabilo has had some success at Indian Wells in the past, reaching the 4th round in 2023, and a win over Medvedev would be a major boost to his career.

The details

Tabilo was in complete control throughout the match, winning 87% of his first serve points and converting 4 of 5 break point opportunities. In contrast, Jodar was unable to earn a single break point. Tabilo's powerful groundstrokes and aggressive play overwhelmed his Spanish opponent.

  • The match took place on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Alejandro Tabilo

A Chilean tennis player who is currently ranked #25 in the world.

Rafael Jodar

A Spanish tennis player who is currently ranked #87 in the world.

Daniil Medvedev

A Russian tennis player who is currently ranked #2 in the world.

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What’s next

Tabilo will face off against world #2 Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The takeaway

Alejandro Tabilo's dominant performance against Rafael Jodar showcases his potential to pull off an upset against the highly ranked Daniil Medvedev in the next round. This match highlights Tabilo's strong serving and ability to capitalize on break point opportunities, which will be crucial in his upcoming clash with the Russian star.