Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won his first ATP Masters 1000 title on October 18, 2023, by defeating Rafael Jodar in the Shanghai Masters final. Davidovich Fokina made a significant comeback, winning the match 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4.
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After the match, Davidovich Fokina expressed his disbelief at winning and highlighted his determination throughout the match, stating, "Today they would have had to take me off the court in a wheelchair to beat me."
Earlier in the tournament, Davidovich Fokina upset top seed Alexander Zverev, coming from behind to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Jodar reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4.
Both players have shown promise on the ATP Tour, and Davidovich Fokina’s victory adds to the growing roster of Spanish tennis success. The final was noted as a historic match, marking the first all-Spanish Masters 1000 final in nearly a decade.