Rafa Jódar will face Learner Tien in the round of 16 of ATP Rome 2026 on Tuesday, May 12, in a match that had not yet been given a confirmed start time. The meeting brings together two players who already know each other well, and it comes after Tien’s hard-earned win over Bublik in a great battle.
Jódar and Tien met a few months ago at the Next Gen Finals, where Jódar won their previous meeting. This time, the stakes are higher in Rome: the winner moves on toward the quarterfinals in the ATP Masters 1000 event, with Jódar arriving in strong form on clay and continuing to build toward a possible seed at Roland Garros 2026.
For fans in Spain, ATP Rome 2026 can be watched live through Movistar +, and subscribers can also follow it on the Movistar+ app. The tournament is likewise available through TennisTV for subscribers to that platform. Bet365 also offered streaming access to the match after users opened an account and made a minimum initial deposit of €5, with immediate access in the Live section available without placing any bets.
The rematch adds an extra edge to a day already loaded with expectation. Tien arrives with momentum after upsetting Bublik in a draining contest, while Jódar carries the confidence of his earlier win over the same opponent. In a draw this tight, that history matters because neither player is starting from zero.
What happens next is simple and significant: one of them will leave Rome with a place in the quarterfinals, and the other will have to reset after a match that offered a direct measure of where they stand on clay right now.
