Davidovich Fokina wins Shanghai Masters final

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 13:19 · Archive

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won the Shanghai Masters, claiming his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won the Shanghai Masters final against Rafael Jodar to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

The 25th seed reached the final by defeating top seed Alexander Zverev 5–7, 6–4, 6–3 in the semi-final on Saturday. Fokina produced 36 winners in the two-hour, two-minute contest, securing only his second victory over Zverev in eight meetings. He earned his first break in the second set and took control in the third set with an early break for a 2–0 lead.

Fokina landed 82 per cent of his first serves and repeatedly exposed Zverev on the forehand side. After the match, Fokina said he had focused on 'just playing, not mattering about the result but enjoying'. Zverev indicated that fatigue had affected him and said a break was necessary before a tournament in Vienna beginning 24 October.

How it is being reported

• Davidovich Fokina beats rising star Jodar to claim maiden Masters title in ShanghaiHighlights of the Shanghai Masters final between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Rafael Jodar.Sky Sports · 18 Oct, 13:12
• Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters finalThe 26th-ranked Spaniard fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Jodar in the final.Al Jazeera · 17 Oct, 13:46

In this story: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina · Rafael Jodar · Alexander Zverev · Shanghai Masters · Shanghai

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