Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reaches Shanghai Masters final

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has qualified for the final of the Shanghai Masters tournament following a hard-fought victory over Alexander Zverev on October 17, 2026. The 27-year-old Spaniard, ranked 26th in the world, defeated his German opponent with a score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in a match lasting two hours and two minutes.

After losing the first set, Davidovich Fokina staged a significant comeback to overcome the current world number two. This victory marks his ninth consecutive win on the tour, building on his recent success in Chengdu. By reaching this final, the Spaniard is set to return to the world's top 15 rankings. This appearance represents his second career Masters final, following a 2022 loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in Monte Carlo.

The final match is scheduled for October 18, 2026, at 11:30. Davidovich Fokina will face the winner of the semifinal match between Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Hodar to compete for the championship title.