Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Completes Remarkable Triple with Shanghai Masters Victory
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina secures his third ATP title of 2026 at the Shanghai Masters, rallying past Rafael Jodar to reach a career-high ranking.
POLICY WIRE — Shanghai, China — Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has transformed a seven-year wait for an ATP Tour title into a dominant season, securing his third trophy of 2026 at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, October 18.
The Spanish competitor, who first entered the professional tour in April 2019, overcame a difficult start to defeat fellow countryman Rafael Jodar. Despite dropping the opening set, Davidovich Fokina mounted a resilient comeback to finish the match with a 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 scoreline.
The championship victory required two hours and 27 minutes of play. This win marks a significant milestone for the Spaniard, who previously struggled in his first five tour-level finals before finding his current winning rhythm.
Following his earlier successes at the Mallorca and Chengdu events this season, this latest triumph propels Davidovich Fokina to a new career-high ranking of 13th in the world. The Shanghai Masters title stands as the most significant achievement of his professional career to date.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
