Fokina upsets Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday to reach the final. According to Free Malaysia Today and Malay Mail, the 27-year-old Spaniard used grit, fast returns, and drop shots to overcome the German, who is projected to finish the year as world number one. Following the match, Davidovich Fokina noted he was nervous during his start but continued to fight for every ball.

The victory extends Davidovich Fokina's winning streak in China to nine matches following his recent ATP 250 title in Chengdu. Daily Times identifies him as the 25th seed, while Free Malaysia Today and Malay Mail list his ranking as 26th. This marks the second Masters final of his career, having previously reached a final at Monte Carlo in 2022, according to Daily Times.

Zverev took the first set with an ace after converting a break point to lead 6-5, according to Free Malaysia Mail and Malay Mail. Davidovich Fokina will face either Daniil Medvedev or fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final on Sunday.

Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Japan Today, Free Malaysia Today, Winnipeg Free Press, Malay Mail — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.