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Spanish tennis president defends Rafael Jodar after controversial Shanghai Masters incident, ‘he’s a class act’

The president of the Spanish tennis federation has offered vocal backing to Rafael Jodar following severe backlash over an inappropriate verbal outburst directed at a ball kid during the round of 16 at the Shanghai Masters. During that match against Botic van de Zandschulp, Jodar directed profanity toward the ball kid while demanding a towel, an incident that prompted widespread criticism before the player ultimately issued a public apology and subsequently advanced deep into the tournament by defeating Casper Ruud.

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