{
  "id": 15415280,
  "title": "Davidovich Fokina beats rising star Jodar to win Shanghai Masters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/davidovich-fokina-beats-rising-star-jodar-to-win-shanghai-masters-15415280",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:32:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/18/davidovich-fokina-beats-rising-star-jodar-to-win-shanghai-masters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the men's singles final of the Shanghai Masters, Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina triumphed over rising star Rafael Jodar, securing his biggest title yet. Despite Jodar's strong start, Fokina fought back to claim victory 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. The 27-year-old Spaniard expressed his relief, stating that it was a first 1000-level title for him. Jodar, ranked 13th and fast-rising, dominated early, breaking Fokina's serve early and leading 2-0. However, Fokina regained momentum, equalizing the set at 3-3 before ultimately winning the match. Jodar, struggling with thigh pain, received a medical timeout during the ninth game. Despite this setback, Fokina capitalized on his opponent's errors, clinching the championship point and earning his first championship.",
  "summary": "Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina fought back to beat compatriot Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters final.",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Davidovich Fokina beats rising star Jodar to win Shanghai Masters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/davidovich-fokina-beats-rising-star-jodar-to-win-shanghai-masters",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Davidovich Fokina beats rising star Jodar to win Shanghai Masters",
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        "published": "2026-10-18T12:32:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Davidovich Fokina beats rising star Jodar to win Shanghai Masters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/davidovich-fokina-beats-rising-star-jodar-to-win-shanghai-masters-15425471",
        "published": "2026-10-18T13:54:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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