Medvedev Advances to Shanghai Masters Semis as Jodar Makes History

Daniil Medvedev defeats Tommy Paul to reach the Shanghai Masters semifinals, where he will face 20-year-old history-maker Rafael Jodar.

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October 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Shanghai, China — Former world number one Daniil Medvedev secured his spot in the Shanghai Masters semifinals on Friday, overcoming a resilient Tommy Paul in a three-set battle. The Russian fifth seed triumphed 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, marking his third appearance in the tournament’s final four.

Medvedev’s victory, which lasted two hours and nine minutes, saw him record 16 aces and 31 winners. The win serves as a significant boost to his qualification prospects for the Nitto ATP Finals.

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Joining him in the semifinals is 20-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar, who etched his name into the record books by becoming the youngest semifinalist in the history of the Shanghai Masters. Jodar achieved the milestone after rallying from a set down to defeat Casper Ruud 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

This victory marks the fourth consecutive match at the ATP Masters 1000 event in which Jodar has successfully mounted a comeback after dropping the opening set. The rising star now prepares to face Medvedev in a highly anticipated showdown.

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