Rafael Jodar delivered a commanding performance to dispatch Aleksandar Vukic 6-1, 6-2 in the Miami Round of 64 on Saturday, dominating on serve and outpacing the Australian across both sets. Jodar won 79% of points on his first serve and struck 21 winners to just 13 unforced errors, controlling the match from start to finish.
Vukic, who entered Miami with a concerning 4-6 record in his last 10 matches, struggled to find any rhythm. His first serve landed at just 44%, and he managed only 10 winners in the entire contest—half of Jodar’s output. The Spaniard broke serve at will, racing through the opening set 6-1 before closing out the second 6-2 in similarly clinical fashion. Vukic’s Miami misery continues; this marks his third consecutive year exiting in the first or second round at the Masters 1000 event.
Jodar sealed the victory by winning 51 total points to Vukic’s 32, a margin that reflected his superiority on both wings and his ability to capitalize on the Australian’s error-prone groundstrokes.
Key Takeaways
- Jodar’s first serve was the defining weapon of the match — his 64% landing percentage and 79% win rate on first deliveries dwarfed Vukic’s 44% and 59%, respectively, giving the Australian virtually no platform to build offense.
- The winner count tells the story of Jodar’s aggression: 21 winners to Vukic’s 10, with both players making 13 unforced errors — Jodar was equally clean but far more proactive.
- Vukic’s 44% first serve percentage was catastrophic, sitting well below his recent hard court average of 60.0%, and left him scrambling on second serves where he won only 45% of points.
- Jodar won 51 of 83 total points (61.4%), a dominant margin that underscores how thoroughly he controlled play from the baseline and on serve.
Player Analysis
Rafael Jodar
Jodar’s performance was a masterclass in efficiency and aggression. He struck the ball with conviction, racking up 21 winners while keeping his unforced error count to just 13 — a positive differential that allowed him to dictate play throughout. His serve was particularly impressive: landing 64% of first deliveries and winning 79% of those points, he gave Vukic almost no opportunity to attack. Even on second serve, where players are typically more vulnerable, Jodar won 63% of points, a testament to his ability to add spin and depth when needed.
What stood out most was his relentlessness. Jodar never allowed Vukic to settle into a rhythm, moving him side to side and stepping into the court to finish points. With no break points faced on either side, the match was decided purely on hold percentages — and Jodar’s serving prowess made all the difference. This is the kind of dominant hard-court performance that suggests he’s in sharp form heading deeper into Miami.
Aleksandar Vukic
Vukic’s struggles were evident from the opening games. His 44% first serve percentage was alarmingly low — 16 points below his recent hard court average of 60% — and once he missed that first delivery, he was in trouble. Winning only 45% of second serve points, Vukic had no margin for error, and Jodar capitalized ruthlessly. The Australian managed just 10 winners across two sets, a meager output that spoke to his inability to generate free points or construct attacking patterns.
The loss extends a troubling trend for Vukic at Miami, where he has now exited in the first or second round for three consecutive years. His recent form — 4 wins in his last 10 matches — suggested fragility, and against an opponent who brought consistent pressure, those cracks widened into chasms. Vukic matched Jodar’s unforced error count at 13, but without the winners to complement it, he was left chasing shadows. He’ll need to rediscover his serve and confidence if he’s to avoid further early exits at the tour’s bigger events.
Match Statistics
| Rafael Jodar | Stat | Aleksandar Vukic |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aces | 1 |
| 2 | Double Faults | 1 |
| 64% | 1st Serve % | 44% |
| 79% | 1st Serve Points Won | 59% |
| 63% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 45% |
| 21 | Winners | 10 |
| 13 | Unforced Errors | 13 |
| 51 | Total Points Won | 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Rafael Jodar vs Aleksandar Vukic at Miami 2026?
Rafael Jodar defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-1, 6-2 in the Round of 64 at the Miami Masters on March 21, 2026.
How many winners did Rafael Jodar hit against Aleksandar Vukic?
Jodar struck 21 winners in the match, more than double Vukic’s 10, while keeping his unforced errors to 13.
What was Aleksandar Vukic’s first serve percentage in the Miami match?
Vukic landed only 44% of his first serves, well below his recent hard court average of 60%, which severely hampered his ability to hold serve.
Who won the Miami Round of 64 match between Jodar and Vukic?
Rafael Jodar won decisively, dropping just three games in a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Aleksandar Vukic.
What’s Next
Jodar advances to the Round of 32, where he will await the winner of the next match in the draw. For Vukic, an early exit in Miami means a return to the practice courts as he searches for the form that saw him defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in Adelaide earlier this year.
