By Jerry Ratcliffe

Rafael Jódar
Photo: UVA Athletics

Former Virginia tennis star Rafael Jodar was the hit of the French Open, even after being ousted from the tournament Tuesday morning in the quarterfinals. For the fresh-faced, 19-year-old, Jodar believed the stay in Paris was a stepping stone for his career.

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Dylan Dietrich

Pedroso: Dietrich Arguably Had Best Season In UVA Tennis History

By Jerry Ratcliffe When Virginia tennis fans glance back at all the great players that have come through the program under Andres Pedroso and Brian Boland, it would be challenging to name their Mt. Rushmore of Wahoos. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!