Spanish teen Rafael Jodar beats Marco Trungelliti to win first ATP title in Marrakesh

Rafael Jodar in Miami
Rafael Jodar in MiamiPsnewZ / Bestimage / Profimedia / File photo

Rafael Jodar scooped up his first ATP title on Sunday as the 19-year-old Spaniard beat surprise Argentine finalist Marco Trungelliti 6-3, 6-2 in just over an hour.

Jodar was ranked outside the top 900 a year ago but will climb to 57th in the world on Monday, having only turned professional in December after two seasons of US college tennis.

"It's incredible. I have no words, honestly, to describe this feeling right now," said Jodar.

"I'm super happy that I could get the title here in Marrakesh. The first time for me in Marrakesh and Morocco. I loved the crowd, everyone who came to support me and watch the final."

Jodar adds his name to an elite list of Spaniards to win a tour-level title before turning 20, joining Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Tommy Robredo.

Trungelliti, 36, was the oldest first-time ATP finalist in the Open era. He will become the oldest debutant in the men's top 100 since 45-year-old Dane Torben Ulrich in 1973. Trungelliti will rise to a career best of 73rd on Monday.

See stats from the final here

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