He did not win the final but Rafa Jódar is already fifteenth in the world. He did not take the title in Washington but climbed another step in a forward-moving career that is making him the breakthrough player of the season on the circuit. He fell to an experienced Taylor Fritz 7-6 (2), 6-4, in 1 hour and 49 minutes but gained valuable experience for upcoming commitments. It was only his second final after the one he won in Marrakech but in a tournament, the one in the US capital, of a higher category. A result that even allows him to dream of being in the ATP Finals. We will see, but his progression is there.

Ferran Torres, author of the goal that gave Spain the second World Cup in its history, is on a promotional tour in the United States. In an interview granted to the American program Today, on the NBC network, the Spanish international avoided guaranteeing his continuity at Barcelona. “I have a contract with Barça, but in football, you never know. I just hope to make the right decision,” he replied when asked about the team he will play for next season. Asked about what his ideal club would be, Ferran responded with a phrase as brief as it was meaningful: “To be happy.” Luis Enrique’s PSG maintains its interest in the Valencian forward, although Barcelona insists that they do not consider his departure and do consider a renewal. In any case, with a contract until June 2027, Ferran has not yet started talks with the club to extend his link. Barcelona’s intention was to address the renewal once the summer market ends in September, provided there is no unexpected turn in the coming weeks. This will not be Ferran Torres’s only interview. During his tour of the United States, which will last until next Thursday, he has scheduled others with the country’s main media outlets such as CNN.