Davidovich Fokina beats Jodar in Shanghai to win first Masters title

Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 title on October 18, defeating compatriot Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 in the final.

The championship match lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes. After losing the opening set, Davidovich Fokina took the second on a tie-break and secured victory in the deciding set.

It is the 27-year-old's first Masters title and his third ATP Tour trophy. In June 2026, he won the ATP 250 event in Mallorca by beating American Ethan Quinn in the final. In September, he took the Chengdu title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz.

Jodar had reached the final by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.