Davidovich Fokina wins Spanish battle for Shanghai Masters title
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar to claim the biggest title of his career at the Shanghai Masters. After upsetting top seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, the world number 26 fought back from a set down to defeat rising star Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4.
Spanish tennis player Alejandro Davidovich Fokina clinched the title of the Shanghai Masters after a hard-fought battle against fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar. The world number 26 defeated Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 in the final. Earlier, Fokina had knocked out top seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Jodar, 20, took an early lead but Fokina fought back fiercely to win the second-set tie-break and ultimately the match. This victory is Davidovich Fokina's third title of the year, pushing him up to a career-high ranking of 13th.
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