The round of 16 at the Rome Masters 1000 features another clash of present and future on the men’s tour this Tuesday. After Rafa Jódar faced and defeated Joao Fonseca at the Mutua Madrid Open, he now meets Learner Tien, ranked world No. 21 at just 20 years old, at the Foro Italico.
The Madrid native advanced on Sunday by defeating local favorite Matteo Arnaldi in three sets. Tien, meanwhile, knocked out Kazakhstani Alexander Bublik, also in a deciding set. Jódar holds the edge in their only previous meeting, a group-stage victory at the 2025 Next Gen Finals in Jeddah.
**When does Rafa Jódar play Learner Tien in the round of 16 of the Rome Masters 1000?**
Rafa Jódar faces 19th seed Learner Tien on Tuesday, May 12, with the exact time still to be confirmed.
**Where to watch or follow the match live?**
The match between Jódar and Tien will be broadcast on television via Movistar+ channels. Full coverage, including live updates, match reports, player interviews, and analysis, will be available online at MARCA.com.
