Davidovich Fokina Overcomes Jodar to Claim Shanghai Masters Crown
Davidovich Fokina rallied from a set and a break down and won his third title of the year in 2 hours and 27 minutes.
- On Sunday, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6, 6-4 to win the Shanghai Masters in China, claiming his first prestigious 1000-level title.
- The 20-year-old Jodar dominated early, securing the first set in just 27 minutes, but Davidovich Fokina adjusted his strategy and rallied from a set and a break down.
- Physical struggles hampered Jodar during the third set, requiring medical attention for his thigh and foot, allowing Davidovich Fokina to break his serve twice and seal victory in two hours and 27 minutes.
- Davidovich Fokina is set to return to the world's top 20 when rankings are released on Monday, extending his winning streak in China to 10 matches with titles in Mallorca and Chengdu this year.
- Having lost his first five professional finals, this triumph represents a career milestone for Davidovich Fokina, who previously reached a career-high ranking of 14th in November last year.
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The Malagan was imposed by 1-6, 7-6(5) and 6-4 to get his third crown of the season, and an unpublished one for Spanish tennis.
Davidovich Fokina reigns supreme in Shanghai
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina ended Rafael Jodar's dream run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, battling back to beat his fellow Spaniard 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 and clinch the biggest title of his career. The 25th-seeded Davidovich Fokina is set to climb 13 places to a career-high world number 13 when the rankings are released on Monday. Jodar, playing in his first Masters 1000 final and the youngest Shanghai finalist in tournament history, made a blister…
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won the biggest title of his career after a stunning comeback against compatriot Rafael Hoddar in the final of the Shanghai Masters. The Spaniard won 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 after two hours and 28 minutes on court and won his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy. The 27-year-old tennis player had to overcome a serious deficit after losing the first set decisively, and in the second set he fell behind by a break at 2-3. However, Dav…
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